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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 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
David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Most garments made of wool, silk, cashmere, mohair, leather, spandex, fleece, or microfiber should not be washed with chlorine bleach.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Her mother insisted her hair be combed, her face washed, tier clothes pressed.
—Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Dishes were being washed manually in the three-compartment sink without any sanitizer.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Designed by Colin King for his West Elm collection, these washed ficonstone planters are a lightweight alternative to vintage urns and tree pots.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, some cookware can't be washed in the dishwasher without damaging it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
It can be washed and even packed on flights.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 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
The blue tide washed further than most pollsters had predicted.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Most garments made of wool, silk, cashmere, mohair, leather, spandex, fleece, or microfiber should not be washed with chlorine bleach.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Her mother insisted her hair be combed, her face washed, tier clothes pressed.
—Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Dishes were being washed manually in the three-compartment sink without any sanitizer.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Designed by Colin King for his West Elm collection, these washed ficonstone planters are a lightweight alternative to vintage urns and tree pots.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, some cookware can't be washed in the dishwasher without damaging it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
It can be washed and even packed on flights.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
Verb
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Cultural nods can be found in seasonal dishes like quail stuffed with recheio and fish bathed in caldo verde.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Nessarose climbs into the air, her silver slippers and the room are bathed in red lighting.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fellow clubgoers splashed cold water on his face in an attempt to stop the shuddering.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The video went viral, internet sleuths did their thing, and their identities were splashed across every gossip rag in town.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Stop Sale on the orange juice, the other oranges got washed and the orange juice machine got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Christian, gentle and curly-haired, talked of his music while Nat stirred the pot.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Think of the harms of erratic schedules akin to the way dripping water can erode stone.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Companies themselves worked with everything from 0 to 80 per cent; Microsoft’s hypothetical decarbonization pathway appeared to count on close to 50.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout her campaign, Sherrill worked assiduously to link Ciattarelli to the sitting President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sources say there is no offer just yet, but Blanchart, who will be making his English-language debut with the feature, bubbled to the top this week after a brief but intense search.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Father was turning green-pale now, as a shadow moved across his face and beads of pearl sweat bubbled on his face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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