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 wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 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
The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Some things in the food service area weren’t washed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Monsoon-like conditions nearly washed it out.
—Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Damage-resistant hair that is oily and straight can be washed every day.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animals that died in this area were washed into caves and buried by sediment, preserving their remains.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Simply leave a pile of freshly washed, unsorted laundry on a tabletop near it in a 6 x 5 ft space, and Isaac 0 will neatly fold it all in 30-90 minutes.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Then, the garment is washed, dried, pressed and labeled.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 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
The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Some things in the food service area weren’t washed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Monsoon-like conditions nearly washed it out.
—Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Damage-resistant hair that is oily and straight can be washed every day.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animals that died in this area were washed into caves and buried by sediment, preserving their remains.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Simply leave a pile of freshly washed, unsorted laundry on a tabletop near it in a 6 x 5 ft space, and Isaac 0 will neatly fold it all in 30-90 minutes.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Then, the garment is washed, dried, pressed and labeled.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Diners go for the yellowtail, tuna and amberjack bathed in shallow pools of citrus soy sauce or spicy yuzu.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The missile traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean before its test reentry vehicles splashed down near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Distracting from the void at its core are the extremely gory kills, splashed with pixelized blood and guts that are indeed successful in making an audience squirm.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even a simple soaker hose is better than a sprinkler system that wets the foliage, which can make plants prone to blights and mildews.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Spray the door generously with cleaner or use a microfiber cloth to wet the door with the diluted vinegar mixture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Room temperature thawing shouldn’t occur, much less in the wash sink of the triple sink — especially since someone washed dishes in the rinse sink and a third person washed and rinsed a wiping cloth.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Stir 1½ cups French green lentils, picked through, rinsed, and 2 Tbsp.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
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A number of easy and delicious pairings worked their way into our after-school rotation over the years, from peanut-butter fold-overs to yogurt stirred together with chocolate chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The charms, some of which quickly sold out while others are not yet available for purchase, stirred a flurry of excitement online.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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This dripping results in most of the water freezing at the base, with less freezing at the tip, giving it a tapered shape.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Max Grubbs worked around a one-out single to complete a scoreless frame.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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For more than 20 years, the Illinois native has worked as an attorney.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In recent weeks, the finance committee has bubbled with disagreement over this approach.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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