Examples of awash in a Sentence
The deck of the boat was almost awash.
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The buildings are awash in pastels; the locals are friendly, quick to smile.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
The universe is awash with neutrinos that have been cruising through space since the Big Bang.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 May 2026
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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awash
adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh 
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion
Geographical Definition
Awash
geographical name
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast
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