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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washouts
  1. disasters
  2. failures
  3. disappointments
  4. catastrophes
  5. losers
  6. busts
Noun
  • These factors make its impacts somewhat of a wild card, experts say, with the effects of global warming acting in concert with El Niño to heighten the severity of heat waves and other disasters.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The organization was created by a group of BBQ pitmasters after the deadly 2011 EF-5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, with the purpose of feeding communities after disasters.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 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
  • And yet, more often than not, modern-day biopic films are disappointments, inert movies that fall into the same narrative traps, leaving audiences cold.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Buyers, wary of past disappointments, prioritize safety and trust, often choosing the individual who feels most reliable, even if not the most skilled.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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 losers of the quarterfinals can still secure a spot in the Women's World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Critics, including some Republicans and economists, warn against the state picking winners and losers.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • The average path of such busts would take that to $41 in a year, after some short-term recovery.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Officers started making firearms arrests there in 2023 and for about two years, gun busts there were nearly a monthly occurrence.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of busts

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