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

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, snow peas, and basil and pre-washed bagged salads have all been implicated in past cyclosporiasis outbreaks. — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026 Public health officials recommend buying whole heads of lettuce rather than bagged, shredded or loose salad mixes (including pre-washed ones). — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 July 2026 Michigan health officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed lettuce; discarding outer layers of lettuce; and washing inner leaves. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The father and son washed the ice cream off their hands in the fountain. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Instead of remembering what still needs to be washed between meetings, feeds, and other responsibilities, parents can manage the work within one predictable window. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Linen, washed cotton, lightweight knits, and silk all have a natural ease to them that works beautifully on vacation. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 In many cases, bodies have been washed far downstream and rendered unrecognizable, while others still missing are feared to have been buried in the torrent of thick mud. — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Still, after the Swannanoa River washed seven of the nine homes in his park off their foundations during Helene, Richardson decided to pursue a buyout. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 The subtle pepper-ginger combo feels clean and autumnal, and leaves your skin washed but still soft. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 Bergemann said that 10 minutes after crossing the bridge, a wall of water came through and washed it away. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed

Adjective

Meanwhile, the mountain valleys pour their thread-like streams of white water onto the bare earth surfaced by smaller landslides in recent years, leaving it dripping and fresh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Gomez mirrored the monochrome theme in an autumnal ensemble dripping in shades of brown.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of dripping

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This is a big jump for Fleury, who has never before worked as an offensive coordinator at any level of football, and most recently was the 49ers' tight ends coach for the past four seasons.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
To many in the LGBTQ+ community, the notion of unconditional love might as well be a fairy tale; meaningful relationships must be worked for, maintained, and protected—and as such, are rarely taken for granted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of worked

Verb

With 89 rooms and a lobby splashed with pink de Gournay wallpaper, The Colony should be at the top of your hotel list.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
For something more substantial, look to steak frites dashed with chimichurri or chicken and broccoli splashed in sage jus.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashed

Verb

Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

Fore says borax can cake up and leave residue behind if it isn’t fully dissolved and rinsed out.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
But their work is less likely to become clichéd, because any stale fixations will always be rinsed and refreshed by the real.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026