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 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

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Noun

Modern networks are more resilient in disasters, an AT&T spokesman said, because they can be restored faster and are less vulnerable to damage and copper theft.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Years of red tape and outdated regulations have limited new construction, and left housing in complex environments like Florida vulnerable to natural and economic disasters.

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of disasters

Noun

According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of failures

Noun

The history of media deals is littered with mistakes and disappointments from AOL Time Warner through AT&T/Warner Media through Disney’s overpayment for Fox.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
For Raghozar, the rejections and disappointments altered her mentality and motivation entirely.

— Kayla Lee, Mercury News, 7 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

Anthropic has already launched products for law firms and design firms; the primary losers there are software companies that hawk those services, like Harvey (law) and Figma (design).

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
The blue team needs to claw back some self-respect and reassure voters that they aren’t being asked to back a bunch of losers.

— Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of losers

Noun

Bronze busts of women’s champions Kathleen McKane Godfree, Dorothy Round, Angela Mortimer, Ann Jones and Virginia Wade were unveiled in 2004.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Most of the moves didn’t pan out, as Romano and Pomeranz were released, and Manoah, Lowe and Moncada have been busts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

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