washing out 1 of 2

present participle of wash out
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washing-out

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of washing-out
Adjective
This October, a full supermoon has graced our skies, washing out the Draconid meteor shower. Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025 This indicated that some fluid was washing out lutetium from rocks on the asteroid. Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Brightness is stunning, colors pop naturally, and dark scenes stay detailed without washing out, which proves to be great for movie nights or gaming marathons. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025 On the night of the peak, the moon will be 84% illuminated, washing out most of the shooting stars, according to NASA. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washing-out
Verb
  • The robotics system will coordinate multiple robotic arms to perform many tasks at once, collapsing what used to be three separate robotic stations into one streamlined workspace that can pick, stow, and consolidate in a single place.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The risk of the roof collapsing prompted the city to take final action against the owner of the former bowling alley.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Laundress Whites Detergent really boosts the brightness of everything—and no yellowish tint that often comes from bleaching clothes.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Of course, the heaviest anti-Shannon edit came from Sage, who noticed everything from the register of Shannon’s voice changing to her adversary being a giant shark wearing a cute seal mask.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Earlier in the day, Kardashian was spotted attending the All's Fair premiere in Paris wearing a baby blue vintage Dior by John Galliano gown from the house's Spring/Summer 2000 collection.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Draining and rinsing them can lower sodium by about 30 to 40%.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.
    Wendy Bumgardner, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • They were also charged and arrested with crimes, from failing to do their duty to causing the conditions that led to the deaths of the men.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Some figures within the music industry have already spoken out about how AI giants are failing to compensate creators properly, with music legend Paul McCartney urging governments to legislate to ensure human musicians get their due.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to researcher and photographer Roberto García-Roa, the vibrant pigments that butterflies once relied on to attract mates and hide from prey are now fading away as colorful tropical forests are replaced with monochrome infrastructure.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The traditional distinctions between linear and streaming are fading away for sports, however.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Local police and first responders are also accused of failing to take Davis’ threats of killing someone seriously.
    Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And while the screw-on cap is comprised of BPA-free, durable, and food-safe polypropylene, Brandon recommends always hand-washing the tops and not leaving them out in the sun, as UV light can break down even the best plastics.
    Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Before working for the family business, Jordan started washing cars and teaching tennis lessons to children to earn enough money to buy his first car.
    Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Washing-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washing-out. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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