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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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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And some satellites are even able to watch over humanmade disasters, such as this one that caught Blue Origin's rocket explosion from space.
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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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After a rough couple of days at Yankee Stadium to start their six-game trip, the Sox head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
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People are a series of disappointments.
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Hardening operations to withstand those catastrophes is imperative for lowering risk.
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For example, that the economy is cratering, as was the case in Detroit, or that demand to live somewhere is falling for other reasons, like a rise in crime or natural catastrophes.
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But what happens next is deeply dependent on who AI’s winners (and losers) are.
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But fans who wanted to see an exciting draft night filled with trades for talent as opposed to trades being made for complicated financial minutiae reasons were probably losers.
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Greenspan was appointed Fed chairman in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and held the position — through busts and booms — until retiring in 2006.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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“Washouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washouts. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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