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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the employee's story about missing the bus didn't wash with her manager
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes
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Recent Examples of wash
Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Also, while hand-washing is recommended, it can be washed in a dishwasher, which is rare for Dutch ovens.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély’s gaslamp wash makes the whole thing visually alluring, but the story up to this point is one of malformed double entendres, as Moulin and his cohorts react to more important plots unfolding elsewhere in the war.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Verb
Families who tend to wash loved ones’ bodies themselves watched helplessly as workers disinfected them and placed them into coffins for secure burial sites.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Also, while hand-washing is recommended, it can be washed in a dishwasher, which is rare for Dutch ovens.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Noun
Then just toss them in the wash as usual to clean and reuse them again.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély’s gaslamp wash makes the whole thing visually alluring, but the story up to this point is one of malformed double entendres, as Moulin and his cohorts react to more important plots unfolding elsewhere in the war.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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The Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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That said, bathing regularly with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser can be helpful.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The short-range radars track low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles that can avoid larger radar systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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But the upside is a breeziness that keeps the ten 40-ish minute chapters flying by, buoyed by sharp jokes and propelled by clever twists.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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De-escalate the Crisis Narrative The word crisis is splashed across every headline regarding mental health, but Redding warns that overusing this term can actually hinder our ability to help.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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As has been the case in prior tests, the upper stage should splash down in the Indian Ocean if all goes to plan.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 A conversation could stir feelings that are older than the topic itself.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Bring just to a boil over medium, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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The vehicle then crashed into a tree near Apopka Street, sending the car into a grassy marsh, MSP says.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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The wetland spans about 428,000 hectares (1,600 square miles) of lagoons, mangroves and marshes — roughly the size of Los Angeles — and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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They’re also made with clean lines and a straight, wide-leg fit, resulting in a crisp appearance that works for the office or even a Hamptons weekend.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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There are plenty of suite options that work well for families, baby gear like cribs and high chairs are available, and all restaurants have kids menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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