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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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Since the hair has been washed, conditioned, and dried with protecting products before blow-drying, additional products like mousse aren’t needed to get the look.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Access to vacuum stalls and clean microfiber towels is included with each wash.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Verb
Mite damage is most prevalent during the drier time of the year as seasonal rains can disrupt their feeding and perhaps wash them off.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Since the hair has been washed, conditioned, and dried with protecting products before blow-drying, additional products like mousse aren’t needed to get the look.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 2025
Noun
Below, Glamour editors reviewed dozens of pairs from our favorite denim brands and found picks in different washes—including bone, ecru, eggshell, and more—plus various inseams, rises, and cuts.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Access to vacuum stalls and clean microfiber towels is included with each wash.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Verb
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Crate & Barrel Live Hydrangea Berry Wreath $199 Crate & Barrel Homes bathed in neutral hues can benefit from a textured wreath like this one from Crate & Barrel.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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Speaking of color, the model in our walkaround, the top trim level, Autograph, was bathed in deep emerald green, one of 10 shades available for the refreshed QX60.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This puts it far ahead of current lock-on-target drone guidance in Ukraine which simply flies directly at the target.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,240 miles off the Brazilian coast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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And here came Patsy, who put bright white circles of fresh mozz, fresh tomato, and it was splashed around the pie, not ladled.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Once seedlings are visible, water from below and, throughout the growth of your plants, never wet the foliage to minimize mildew development.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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My clothes were wet with sweat on the inside and wet on the outside from a mixture of rain, snow and sleet, and some of the mist was freezing on the trees.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Leia forms the Resistance Senator Leia Organa discovers a new danger stirring in the galaxy: the First Order.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Transfer onions to a medium bowl and stir in Worcestershire sauce.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Hadi bookmarks this at the end, with a lilting shot of Lamia peering into the marshes.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Pack light but smart: Bring layers for the mountains, a swimsuit for the coast, and bug spray for the marshes. Eat local: Skip the chains.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The job demanded long hours on my feet and working with my hands.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Truman graduated from Texas Tech six months ago and now works for the Texas Senate under Senator Brian Birdwell on the border security committee.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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