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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
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Once they're sorted, the berries are ready to wash.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Rather than a glossy or dramatic wash of deep black color, Hadid’s look has a velvety finish that adds sophistication.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Towels are only washed if left on the floor, but one little change to raise the eco-standard would be refill bottles for bathroom products.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Once they're sorted, the berries are ready to wash.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The brand notes that, thanks to durable materials, the mat will retain its shape, color, and absorbency for more than 100 washes — that’s up to 2 years of weekly washes.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Rather than a glossy or dramatic wash of deep black color, Hadid’s look has a velvety finish that adds sophistication.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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For suede boots, wet the entire surface with the vinegar and water solution to help keep the color even.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is no need to rinse, but make sure surfaces stay wet for at least two minutes before air drying.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wipe away the cleaning solution with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a large bowl, stir together fennel, garlic, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 1 cup parmesan until evenly combined.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dissolve soda in milk; stir into shortening mixture.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those windmills stood on mud and marshes amid samphire and pink thrift flowers, the only warm glow around our house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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From massive tarpons in the Gulf to record-breaking redfish hiding in the marsh, the island boasts access to more than 280 species of fish and year-round angling.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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