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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
the supposedly rich rose she had chosen for the house unexpectedly came out a washy pinkish shade
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the economy needs some strong medicine right now, and our leaders are offering only washy gruel
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Recent Examples of washy
There is a difference between a stalemate forced by performance and a wishy washy coach.
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Nathan Baird,
cleveland,
24 Aug. 2023
Prime Minister Conte, a lawyer, prefers looping, legalistic, wishy-washy sentences.
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Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
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Tom Cotton,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2020
What wasn’t though was the wishy-washy nature laced along the rest of that news release.
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oregonlive,
30 Jan. 2020
See All Example Sentences for washy
Nathan Baird,
cleveland,
24 Aug. 2023
Prime Minister Conte, a lawyer, prefers looping, legalistic, wishy-washy sentences.
—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—
Tom Cotton,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2020
What wasn’t though was the wishy-washy nature laced along the rest of that news release.
—
oregonlive,
30 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washy
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Directed by Son Jae-gon and starring Gang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun, the film tracks a faded first-generation K-pop co-ed dance trio making a reckless attempt to stage a comeback two decades after a plagiarism scandal dissolved their careers.
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The one difference was a new layer of red bricks over the faded previous layer.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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That’s also when a Seattle gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin published a pale volume with a drawing of a loincloth-wearing hominid on the cover.
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Bartlett’s character is like a rock slab, a vestige of an ancient religion, brought to life in overlapping strips of muslin, linen, and leather in shades of dove, cream, gray, and pale blue, with his hood pulled tight around his face and his hands wrapped in mittens.
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By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink.
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Then, water your plants as usual with the diluted banana water, or use it as a foliar spray on plant leaves.
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The traditional architecture is intact with thick walls, desert light, wood beams, stone fireplaces, and classic New Mexican tile floors.
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For a lighter version of the salad, use 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt in place of 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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“Washy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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