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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  • Inside, jelly and barbecue sauce are splashed all over the rug.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
  • The group of four astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, April 10, after making a historic trip around the moon.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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  • In California, the effects of the breach rippled across the state’s largest public and private institutions within hours Thursday.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • The abrupt change quickly rippled beyond the terminal.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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“Swashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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