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
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
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The quality of the blanket shines when washed.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Make sure to stop at the Wool Tent for raw, washed and ready to spin fleece from sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas and even rabbits.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
The lid and straw can be quickly washed by hand, though some reviewers recommend using a straw cleaner for better scrubbing.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also some rubber and silicone bath spouts that can be washed in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And speaking of cleanup, they can be washed in the dishwasher to speed up the process.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
When the doors opened, a sea of pink washed into the stadium.
—Cherry Jaymes, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The broken pipes then washed even more soil into the tunnel, making the situation worse.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Sediment washed into a nearby seasonal wetland.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The quality of the blanket shines when washed.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Make sure to stop at the Wool Tent for raw, washed and ready to spin fleece from sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas and even rabbits.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
The lid and straw can be quickly washed by hand, though some reviewers recommend using a straw cleaner for better scrubbing.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also some rubber and silicone bath spouts that can be washed in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And speaking of cleanup, they can be washed in the dishwasher to speed up the process.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
When the doors opened, a sea of pink washed into the stadium.
—Cherry Jaymes, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The broken pipes then washed even more soil into the tunnel, making the situation worse.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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The picturesque chapel, once bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush green trees, is now unrecognizable.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Located between two mountain ranges—Sierra de la Demanda to the north and the Sierra de Ayllon toward the south—Atauta is constantly bathed by winds funneled through this natural channel.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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The camera pans out to show that there are even more bloodstains splashed over the subflooring of the living room.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trailers were splashed all over NFL games in addition to being attached on big movies like Warner Bros’ Superman.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cut onions do not need to be rinsed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Squash purées can add a velvety texture and earthy flavors to shaken and stirred drinks mixed with tequila, rum, or bourbon.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The mineral can range from light to dark blue, but the darker colors are more saturated and common.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some foods that contain saturated fats, such as fatty fish and dairy products, also provide essential nutrients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With such enviable success, questions have bubbled over the years as to whether the Parasite outfit could be bought by a larger entity or a group of investors.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lichtenberg thinks the atmosphere most likely bubbled up from the planet’s magma ocean.—
Elise Cutts,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Small things, like individual eyelashes or grains of sand, often get flushed out on their own through a combination of tearing up and blinking, per Mount Sinai.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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And in Garcia’s long interception return, Benitez was harassed by the defense, flushed out of the pocket and forced to throw off balance.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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