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

Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience. —

Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026 As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 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 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

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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026 Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment. —

Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 And roofs should generally not be power washed at all, as the force can damage shingles. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 Additionally, new sheets are often treated with anti-wrinkle products to keep them looking crisp and clean—these treatments can make the sheets feel itchy and overly stiff if they are not washed before use. —

Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026 Despite the buttery-soft, lightweight fabric, these leggings are durable and can even be machine-washed and dried. —

Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper. —

Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field. —

Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026 Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees. —

Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

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Add in the fact that pets aren’t bathed as frequently as people, and those substances can linger longer than many owners realize.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026