Synonyms of washed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bathed
• dripping
• saturated
• soaked
• wet
• soaking
• flooded
• saturate
• watered
• drenched
• sodden
• waterlogged
• logged
• soggy
• flushed
• sopping
• drowned
• damp
• moist
• bedraggled
• rinsed
• awash
• doused
• submerged
• splashed
• water-soaked
• soused
• soppy
• watery
• overflowed
• dipped
• hydrated
• steeped
• irrigated
• aqueous
• humid
• inundated
• deluged
• swamped
• dunked
• clammy
• sluiced
• laved
• boggy
• sloppy
• dank
• miry
• squashy
• dampish
• seepy
• wettish
• semimoist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• arid
• unwatered
• waterless
• baked
• bone-dry
• dehydrated
• waterproof
• watertight
• water-resistant
• water-repellent
• hyperarid
• ultradry
• wrung
• sunbaked
• thirsty
• parched
• droughty
• sere
• freeze-dried

washed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of wash

1

as in splashed

to flow along or against

crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bathed
• splashed
• rippled
• lapped
• bubbled
• laved
• lipped
• sloshed
• gurgled
• plashed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flew
• worked
• passed
• stood up
• played
• held up
• held water
• passed muster
• took
• went down
• went over
• got through
• went through

3

as in bubbled

to flow in a broken irregular stream

soapy water washing down the drain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashed
• bubbled
• dripped
• rippled
• trickled
• lapped
• gurgled
• swirled
• dribbled
• plashed
• rushed
• guggled
• eddied
• swooshed
• swished
• dropped
• purled
• squirted
• spewed
• gushed
• swashed
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• whished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rolled
• poured
• ran
• streamed

4

as in wet

to make wet

rain washed the countryside for days on end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wet
• drowned
• flooded
• rinsed
• soaked
• watered
• bathed
• flushed
• drenched
• submerged
• bedraggled
• waterlogged
• damped
• doused
• sprinkled
• showered
• splashed
• dipped
• soused
• moistened
• water-soaked
• sopped
• wet down
• saturated
• inundated
• soddened
• hydrated
• misted
• drizzled
• deluged
• humidified
• impregnated
• swamped
• dampened
• overflowed
• irrigated
• sluiced
• steeped
• bedewed
• dunked
• hosed (down)
• moisturized
• laved
• ducked
• sloshed
• rehydrated
• rewashed
• aspersed
• rewet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dried
• scorched
• evaporated
• dehydrated
• seared
• parched
• desiccated
• dewatered
• freeze-dried
• wrung
• drip-dried
• dehumidified

5

as in rinsed

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

washed the baby's hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rinsed
• flushed
• flooded
• irrigated
• sluiced
• washed out
• engulfed
• inundated
• flowed
• deluged
• soaked
• swamped
• saturated
• rushed
• drenched
• gushed
• streamed
• hosed
• douched
• splashed
• doused
• sloshed

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stirred
• swirled
• shook
• whipped
• agitated
• whisked
• churned
• whirled
• beat
• paddled
• wheeled
• reeled

Example Sentences

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

Verb

Scott Gifford, who lives on Venice Avenue, spent the day cleaning up debris that washed onto his property. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

When buying new kitchen towels, check the care tag or product description and choose ones that can be safely washed in hot water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Machine Wash Cotton and fleece robes can be washed in the washing machine but be sure to wash with similar items and keep your load size small to ensure the fabric is fully rinsed and clean when the cycle is complete. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Her lids were washed with brown and taupe hues, creating a smokey eye, while her lips were lined in that same brown and punctuated with nude in the center for contrast. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

It was covered in ash, as if it had been washed, dried, then purposely covered in soot. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

His daughters alleged that the body had been stripped and washed and that Urán had suffered a close-range gunshot wound to the head. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026