swashed

Definition of swashednext
past tense of swash
1
as in splashed
to move with a splashing motion waves gently swashing against the shore

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2
as in sloshed
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets every bump in the road swashed a little more of my soda on the car's upholstery

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Verb
  • The rocket booster splashed down off the coast of Texas seven minutes after launch.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • As the family’s trip drew to a close on Thursday evening, Jones and a friend, who had joined them, splashed into the water.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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  • Within hours of the shooting that rippled across Southern California’s Muslim community, Abdullah’s picture had been circulated and reposted thousands of times.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • The impact of the large employer and community beacon rippled as the city faced a period of economic struggle.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Swashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashed. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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