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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
Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Good luck trying to wash that stink off of you in this day and age.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Faint washes of color and a new sense of depth emerge.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
To protect yourself, the CDC encourages washing your hands after touching birds, anything in their habitat, and their eggs.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Good luck trying to wash that stink off of you in this day and age.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Between washes, spritz your shower curtain liner after each shower with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water to prevent mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Faint washes of color and a new sense of depth emerge.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The notice advises residents to avoid using tap water to drink, cook, wash hands or dishes, bathe or other household uses.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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By the final showdown, the production has made use of every bit of stage space, with sensational flying sequences (choreographed by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant) that allow the vampires to float, hover, and—in one especially intense moment—dive from that bridge.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Worst of all, like Zoolander 2 did before it, the film badly miscalculates the value of showbiz and industry cameos, which reach critical mass when the team members fly to Milan and, weirdly, only one of the latter (Donatella Versace, having an awkward lunch with Emily) seems to work.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Murray splashed a game-tying 51-footer at the buzzer, his league-leading fourth bucket of the season from behind halfcourt.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid rinsing the blueberries before freezing to preserve the natural protective bloom; if rinsed, dry thoroughly.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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If making fresh juice at home, make sure to thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting, peeling, using, or eating them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From great shows and stirring concerts to delicious tea and awesome French dip sandwiches, this weekend is looking fun and tasty indeed.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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The collision caused Lewis' car to veer off the road and into the marsh off the side of the road.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Book a kayak or paddleboard tour with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures for a morning or moonlight paddle through the marshes of the Roanoke Sound and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Florida, most art students go on to work for Disney World; Carly’s Chateau is a theme park scaled to the domestic.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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