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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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 wetted
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Based on local traditions, the park tells the story of a giant pearl which was washed onto a mountain in a storm.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Watch as potatoes are washed, sliced, cooked in small batches, and seasoned.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Pack Date The pack date is the day the manufacturer washed the eggs, graded them, and put them in cartons.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
The amoebas are soil organisms that get washed into the warm water and multiply there.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Any wounds, even a tiny scratch, should be thoroughly washed with soap and clean running water, according to the CDC.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
So, Monaco washed her hands, sterilized the area, cleaned her extraction tools, and gave it a go.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Venezuelans washed car windows for tips at stoplights and congregated in the parking lots of Home Depot and other stores, looking for work.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Based on local traditions, the park tells the story of a giant pearl which was washed onto a mountain in a storm.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Watch as potatoes are washed, sliced, cooked in small batches, and seasoned.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Pack Date The pack date is the day the manufacturer washed the eggs, graded them, and put them in cartons.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
The amoebas are soil organisms that get washed into the warm water and multiply there.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Any wounds, even a tiny scratch, should be thoroughly washed with soap and clean running water, according to the CDC.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
So, Monaco washed her hands, sterilized the area, cleaned her extraction tools, and gave it a go.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Not bad for someone who once did his homework under candlelight and sometimes bathed out of an outdoor bucket.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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There is also a desire for infamy and to have their names and faces splashed across the internet and newspapers for a spurt of violence.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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There were strikes, big moves and, fundamentally, hundreds of millions of pounds splashed by clubs across the English top flight.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At this stage, the anchovies can be packaged with the salt they were cured in, or they can be rinsed, deboned, filleted, packed into tins or jars, and covered in oil.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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The operator rinsed the gloved hand in the sink and came back to the main cook line to prep food.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Two developments in 1976 had stirred interest in searching for undersea freshwater.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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All this has stirred some fresh thinking among Democrats about whether activists must demand that candidates agree with all of their positions, or whether victory demands more flexibility.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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And finally, as the digital landscape becomes more saturated and consumers crave authenticity, the businesses that win will be those that double down on their local edge.—
Ashot Barseghyan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Intricate and saturated frescoes cover the walls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Swift’s name has bubbled up as a possible halftime performer in the run-up to what is typically an early September announcement for a number of reasons.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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All summer long a sense of indignation has brewed and bubbled on Tyneside.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Before going in, run the inside of your mouth with your tongue to wet every surface.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Immediately after the illnesses were reported, village staff flushed the line by the home, Elmore said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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