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.
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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.
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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.
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Ryan Bearss,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.
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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.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Record-breaking rains have caused catastrophic washouts, mudslides, and emergency declarations across Washington and northwestern Montana.
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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.
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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.
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Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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
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Cheap financial capital has flooded into the industry, lowering the cost of protecting against disasters, but Bäte thinks the trend cannot continue forever.
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City leaders recognize the difficulty for families and communities dealing with vacant disasters.
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The northwestern states of Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón have also been affected, with some areas reporting power failures, Rodríguez said.
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But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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The Braves are finally good again after a series of disappointments.
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Engagement is nonnegotiable; the only real choice is whether to pair cash with deep understanding or keep deploying context-blind models and relive the same disappointments.
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The program provides temporary humanitarian relief to people from countries experiencing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.
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Swiss Re reports total economic losses from natural catastrophes reached $220 billion in 2025 — with peak-loss scenarios projecting insured losses alone could reach $320 billion in 2026.
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Winners, losers, and the suppliers caught in between Rivals are catching on.
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That is a big risk investors take when trying to find the winners and losers within the biotech sector.
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Most of the moves didn’t pan out, as Romano and Pomeranz were released, and Manoah, Lowe and Moncada have been busts.
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That means comfortable, breathable materials with proper fits and cuts for all body types (there's even a section for bigger busts on the website).
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“Washouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washouts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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