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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
New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Knowing what not to wash together can save plenty of headaches (and ruined garments and linens) down the line.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Pierette Scavuzzo, Cone Denim’s design director, said the wash-down is radiant at every level.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The fibers withstood more than 10,000 cycles of bending and abrasion, stretched up to 30%, were easily twisted, and survived being washed 100 times.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Knowing what not to wash together can save plenty of headaches (and ruined garments and linens) down the line.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Rinse Wash In the world of timeless denim, the rinse-wash reigns supreme.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Pierette Scavuzzo, Cone Denim’s design director, said the wash-down is radiant at every level.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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At choir, their parents sing of a world bathed in light.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is like ignoring weather conditions when flying an airplane.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Narcotraffickers have recruited a number of couriers to fly to Miami and other cities to set up phony businesses with corporate bank accounts, authorities say.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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After LaRavia made 10 of 11 shots to introduce himself to fans and Minnesota star Anthony Edwards, the Lakers’ general manager splashed a photo of LaRavia gazing out of a window on the front page of a faux newspaper and printed it on a black T-shirt.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids can splash at Reedy River Bend, make purchases at a Publix grocery store, explore health and anatomy at Your Healthy Body and its Teddy Bear Clinic, or take on climbing and engineering challenges.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While that’s boiling, rinse your konjac noodles thoroughly to remove any odor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Let the solution sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it with warm water.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter starts to foam and turns brown, about 5 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This stirring biopic dramatizes the steps taken by Emmett's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), to seek justice against the odds by bringing the tragedy to the national media, helping spur the Civil Rights Act of 1957.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wetlands in the area are also home to Everglades snail kites, which hunt for apple snails in freshwater marshes, and other rare species that once inhabited vast wet prairies drained for highways and neighborhoods.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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But most tule marshes in California are now lost to development.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Beijing is well aware of how US pressure could make governments become more wary of working with Chinese firms or re-evaluate existing ties, analysts in its policy circles say – something that’s already happened in Panama.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, good old-fashioned elbow grease can work even better.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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