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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
Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
How to Hand-Wash Microfiber Cloths Before washing microfiber cloths by hand, shake off any excess dirt or dust.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Original price: $9.99 Give your skin a major hydration boost with Dove’s body wash formulated with a 6% hydrating serum and hyaluronic acid to moisturize dry skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Their bodies made of mud, washed in mud, drifted with the water and soaked in the rain.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
How to Hand-Wash Microfiber Cloths Before washing microfiber cloths by hand, shake off any excess dirt or dust.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
For a quick hand wash, fill a basin or sink with cool water, soak the cloth for about 15 minutes, and scrub it to remove dust and other particles.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Original price: $9.99 Give your skin a major hydration boost with Dove’s body wash formulated with a 6% hydrating serum and hyaluronic acid to moisturize dry skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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Turn on your bathroom's exhaust fan after showering or bathing to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew growth.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The words against Admiral Ratsiraka’s dictatorship that had lasted too long, from 1975 until 1991, the words that were bathed in blood in the Iavoloha rice fields on August 10, 1991, when the dictator gave the order to fire on the crowd of protesters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Texas Rangers lost here on the final day of the regular season, which forced them to fly across the country and start the playoffs on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following a medical evaluation, Alaska Airlines said its crew was cleared to fly, and the aircraft continued on after a 90-minute delay.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The standout element of Portman’s look, however, was the pouffy miniskirt in varying shades of blue and pink, splashed over the delicate plumage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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In short order, Fort Greely picks up on an intercontinental ballistic-missile launch from somewhere in the Pacific—presumably just a test, and one that will splash down in the Sea of Japan.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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In one demo, the 132-pound robot is able to pick up a cup and dish from the living room, walk over to the kitchen sink, and carefully rinse them with water from the faucet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a heatproof bowl, stir together the eggs, egg yolks, and cornstarch until completely combined.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Warm it over medium heat and stir in the gelatin.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hovering blue flames that flicker over bogs and marshes have inspired ghostly folktales for centuries.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Coastal cities have spent the centuries reclaiming land by filling in marshes.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Staff at The Free Press are eager to start working with CBS News; reporter Olivia Reingold appeared on CBS News Friday morning to discuss her report that anonymous NYPD officers had been threatening to quit the force if Zohran Mamdani is elected New York City mayor.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Gatlin would also approve invoices from Georgia companies, which would have been unusual given that Jackson Health System and the Foundation usually work with South Florida vendors.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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