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 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 The agency expects to hire 8,900 new air traffic controllers by 2028, but because of factors like attrition, retirements and program washouts, this will only result in 1,000 more certified controllers, according to FAA documents. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washouts
  1. disasters
  2. failures
  3. disappointments
  4. catastrophes
  5. losers
  6. busts
Noun
  • Polymarket says its platform is a valuable source of information during disasters.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Leo had been to hundreds of disasters, mounting life saving operations in earthquakes, floods, landslides.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of disasters
Noun
  • The physics remain loose and unpredictable so plenty of spectacular failures await, but with one person doing the attempts at group coordination and inevitable screw-ups.
    — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • The study found that climate change could increase energy failures by as much as 500% by 2050 if future climate conditions are not considered when siting and designing energy infrastructure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of failures
Noun
  • The nature of sport and the impassioned discourse around it is such that mistakes and disappointments will be scrutinised and highlighted by media and public alike.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Tuesday's results needed to shine following two quarters of disappointments and a struggling stock price.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • Prominent voices fear that the end result of the transformative technology is a job bloodbath and national security catastrophes, while others believe a new era of productivity is ready to be unlocked, with society living longer and healthier lives.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Healthcare registers the effects of climate catastrophes, ecosystem failures and food shortages that also fuel political and social crises.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of catastrophes
Noun
  • The semifinal losers will try to muster the energy to put on a show in the third-place game on Saturday.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Carr’s proposal would largely put the FCC in charge of picking winners and losers on a case-by-case basis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • The busts of the other three members of the class — quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and kicker Adam Vinatieri — were created by the two other men who sculpt for the hall of fame.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • To set the imperious tone, guests are greeted in reception by two marble and stone busts of Roman emperor Vespasian and general Marcus Agrippa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Definition of busts

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