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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
1
as in splashed
to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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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

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3
as in bubbled
to flow in a broken irregular stream soapy water washing down the drain

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4
as in wet
to make wet rain washed the countryside for days on end

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5
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
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 The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary. — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Verb
Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 At sunset, freshly washed tourists and locals alike, arrive at the bar, for gin & tonic, Tusker beer or the hotel’s traditional Old Pal cocktail. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Whether due to size constraints, residue transfer, or bacterial contamination, these items should be washed in your dishwasher alone. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 Until investigators fully identify the source of the outbreak, infectious disease experts also recommend being cautious with bagged salads, leafy greens and fresh herbs that cannot be thoroughly washed or cooked. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The tide, in the form of the conquering Taliban, has washed it away. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 July 2026 Guests lie on linen sheets, washed daily, on the floor for cleanliness. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Bath and hand towels have a tendency to look dingy over time, even when they’re washed regularly. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Buying directly from a local producer may provide an opportunity to ask questions about how food is grown, harvested, washed, stored and transported. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
  1. dripping
  2. bathed
  3. worked
  4. splashed
  5. wet
  6. rinsed
  7. stirred
  8. saturated
Adjective
  • The sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • As a main, the branzino, bathed in a lemon-orange sauce and complemented by asparagus gratinée, was peerless and paired well with the beet salad.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • What audiences see, bathed in stage lighting, is a virtual Cerati materialize almost like a specter that’s just walked through a portal from the great beyond.
    — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of bathed
Verb
  • Tyler Guyton worked exclusively as the starting left tackle while Nate Thomas rotated in with the second-team group.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Basiratmand worked in information technology for nearly 34 years and worked for a company that was a Microsoft partner.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of worked
Verb
  • Even the band’s Interscope debut, 1991’s Sailing the Seas of Cheese, only splashed a thin layer of lacquer onto an ugly, unruly beast.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The retreat debuts on the heels of a Dioriveria pop-up boutique at the Belmond property that splashed down there earlier this summer.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of splashed
Verb
  • Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • It might be further spread by the industrial washing process, where many pieces of produce are rinsed in the same water.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rosie and Jamie rinsed the bees off in the man’s shower as paramedics made their way to the scene.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinsed
Verb
  • Finding other sources of revenue to replace a portion of property taxes has stirred debate among local policymakers.
    — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Butter, sugar, and berries are stirred together with a batter and baked in a square dish.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stirred
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of saturated

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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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