washed up; washing up; washes up
1
: to be deposited by or as if by a swell of waves
seaweed washed up on the shore
2
: to wash one's face and hands
3
British
: to wash the dishes after a meal
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Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
The old washup area became a walk-in pantry A half-wall divides the kitchen from the family room.
—Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Greer is predominantly livid that her son is marrying a pauper—even the housekeeper sneers at the fruit basket Amelia’s parents bring—until a body washes up on the shore.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
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Noun
To clean your face, either at the gym or back home, Kiehl’s face wash and moisturizer are an invigorating step in any washup routine.
—Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
The old washup area became a walk-in pantry A half-wall divides the kitchen from the family room.
—Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
Verb
Based on a true story. 2) Shogun (streaming on Hulu) – 85 Metascore – A Portuguese pirate washes up in Japan and navigates an otherworldly life there amidst a power struggle between local leaders.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Greer is predominantly livid that her son is marrying a pauper—even the housekeeper sneers at the fruit basket Amelia’s parents bring—until a body washes up on the shore.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Washup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washup. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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