Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of washy 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 Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for washy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washy
Adjective
  • One man, wearing a faded Scott Kingery shirt, admired the view from behind home plate on the club level.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In 1975, Elvis was a faded star in Vegas and Robert Johnson was just another obscure dead bluesman.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Batteries without the filter lost power quickly, while batteries with the atom-thin filter retained almost all their capacity for more than 150 charge-discharge cycles.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Aim for pale yellow throughout the day.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Spray the door generously with cleaner or use a microfiber cloth to wet the door with the diluted vinegar mixture.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Too many companies try to achieve a laundry list of objectives, resulting in a diluted and less-effective program.
    Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Use light dumbbells, resistance bands, or your body weight and perform 8 to 12 reps for each of major muscle group.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Impact beyond consumer devices The benefits of lighter and more energy-dense batteries could go far beyond phones and drones.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.
    Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, 3 Sep. 2020
  • The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year.
    Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, 5 June 2018
Adjective
  • The track opens with a provocative guitar riff, setting the stage for a fierce jungle hunt rather than a dull cat-and-mouse game.
    Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
  • So much noise, apparently, that Yankees management is pressuring Ticketmaster to keep Sox fans down to a dull roar.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Washy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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