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The deck of the boat was almost awash.
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Those examples wouldn’t seem to bode well for 2025 Georgia, which still will be awash in talent but much younger.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Portland is awash with stellar bakeries, yet each manages to bring its own spin on classic, beloved pastries.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Editors are awash with clients and premium microphones are flying off the shelves.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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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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