WASHES Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

washes 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of wash

as in bathes

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

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as in flies

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 splashes

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

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as in wets

to make wet rain washed the countryside for days on end

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as in rinses

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse washed the baby's hair

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as in stirs

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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washes

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noun

plural of wash

as in marshes

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes

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Recent Examples of washes

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That price includes the robovac’s OMNI Station dock, which empties its dirt bin into a bagless canister, washes its rolling mop with heated, pressurized water, and refills its reservoirs. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2026 Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026 Nationally, Martin said, the company washes about 1 million reusable items a month, and each item can be safely washed and reused somewhere around a thousand times. —

Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026 As McCreary pulls the drapes away from a client's neck one by one, the client can see how each color highlights their skin, hair and eyes, or washes them out. —

Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026 Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term. —

Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026 And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further. —

Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 The meaning of consciousness is immersion in multitudinous flowing tastes, olfactory rumors, vibrations, racing to understand before the ocean washes them away, these sensations like spherical and syncopated waves crashing against her hundred tentacles. —

Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 While one parent feeds them, the other washes their sheets. —

Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026

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The fabric has a slight stretch thanks to the 12 percent spandex, and stays soft and comfortable even after multiple wears and washes. —

Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 Before there were dusty trails and stage coach routes and boulevards and freeways, there was the Southern California watershed — the maze of rivers, creeks and washes that sent rain water from the mountains and valleys to the ocean. —

Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Frequent hot-water washes keep allergen levels low. —

Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Plus, the piece is available in two washes, has carved wooden legs, and features a spacious top shelf. —

Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in. —

Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 Collins says the softness has lasted after the initial washes and the texture is almost sponge-like to absorb water and air out in just about an hour. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 The pinnacle of rarity and refinement, this series features 100% intact cuticles and undergoes zero damaging chemical processing, bestowing unparalleled strength, luminosity, and softness for 100+ washes. —

Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 Ashley Madekwe, Rocky Barnes and Justine Lupe were among the guests wearing dark washes to the Armani Beauty Luminous Lounge in Los Angeles. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

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This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Natural light bathes the empty third floor which could be an office space or residential units boasting sweeping views of Sacramento’s downtown, according to a request for proposals released by the city.

— Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026