WASHED Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

washed 1 of 2

adjective

as in bathed

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts

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washed

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verb

past tense of wash

as in splashed

to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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as in flew

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 bubbled

to flow in a broken irregular stream soapy water washing down the drain

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as in wet

to make wet rain washed the countryside for days on end

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as in rinsed

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse washed the baby's hair

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as in stirred

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in

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Recent Examples of washed

Adjective

Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design. —

Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience. —

Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026 As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look. —

Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026 The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003. —

Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues. —

Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025

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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed. —

Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026 As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home. —

Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 Some undergarments also need to be washed on delicate. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Miraculously, a handheld radio washed ashore, and the group called for help through the device. —

David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 Kick Kennedy, who was 6 during the trip, recalled her father rushing to the beach after word spread that a dead whale had washed ashore. —

Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026 However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 Used on natural fabrics like linen and washed cotton and on crochet and lightweight knits, rich colors evoke a lightness and ease to the garment. —

Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Also, while hand-washing is recommended, it can be washed in a dishwasher, which is rare for Dutch ovens. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026

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Stand-out main courses include the New York strip steak served with a textural Spanish potato tortilla, and the sea trout bathed in a light cream sauce.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Revealed earlier this year, the interior is a celebration of tactility, from its solid metal switchgear and analogue dials, to its simplistic, almost retro steering wheel and plush leather upholstery bathed in ambient lighting.

— Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026