WASHOUTS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

washouts

noun

plural of washout

as in disasters

something that has failed the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout

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Recent Examples of washouts But in a world where a few basis points separates legends from washouts, a 10-point edge is an enormous windfall for anyone who trusted Kalshi’s numbers over those crunched by CME, the giant futures-exchange operator. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The two subsequent washouts have given Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 There will be several chances for rain across Maryland Wednesday through early next week, but none of the days are looking like washouts. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 May 2026 On the other hand, cool‑season sod farmers usually grow Kentucky bluegrass, which germinates slowly compared to other turfgrass species, increasing the risk of washouts. — Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 Record-breaking rains have caused catastrophic washouts, mudslides, and emergency declarations across Washington and northwestern Montana. — Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Dec. 2025 The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Next week, for the first time ever, Taiwan will deliberately slow its mobile internet speed, testing how citizens would communicate if bandwidth becomes scarce in emergencies ranging ⁠from disasters to a Chinese invasion.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Some of Europe’s biggest insurance companies told CNBC this week that the region isn’t adequately prepared to deal with the risks of wildfires and weather disasters, leaving a substantial share of financial damage uninsured.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disasters

Noun

The suit alleges that several key components of hospital protocol were ignored or improperly followed and that those failures directly contributed to the actor’s death.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
The failures of England’s previous generations were multi-faceted, but how much did the national culture feed into the acceptance of their behaviour?

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of failures

Noun

While retrograde, however, Saturn puts a magnifying glass on everything from past goals to the fears and disappointments that could have influenced your decisions.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Mercury retrograde The Phoenix Mercury are one of the biggest disappointments of the season.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of disappointments

Noun

Of course, this growing mass constitutes a serious threat to the ocean ecosystem, not to mention the environmental catastrophes regularly caused by tanker accidents themselves.

— Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Insurance is a risk mitigation product, and insurance carriers may choose not to renew with you in case of sustained catastrophes.

— Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of catastrophes

Noun

The quarterfinal winners will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup, while the losers will face off in a final set of matches to determine which two teams advance to FIFA’s intercontinental playoff next year.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2026
The winners and losers of that sort of shift remain to be seen.

— Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of losers

Noun

Chip stocks, particularly those that specialize in memory, are notoriously cyclical, with regular booms and busts based on rising and falling demand.

— Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
But White never removed her father’s old sculptures — busts of generals on a mantel, casts for doors against a wall.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

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