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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the employee's story about missing the bus didn't wash with her manager
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes
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Recent Examples of wash
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Police say that after the shooting, Anding went to a neighboring residence and washed himself, discarded bloody clothing and wrapped two firearms into a t-shirt.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Snag them on sale in one (or more) of eight versatile washes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Transforming from an oil into a gentle lather, this hydrating body wash cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Police say that after the shooting, Anding went to a neighboring residence and washed himself, discarded bloody clothing and wrapped two firearms into a t-shirt.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The city needs to do a more thorough power wash, powerful enough to remove grime, and then sanitize.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Snag them on sale in one (or more) of eight versatile washes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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In the case of a lunar eclipse, that means the moon is bathed in a reddish glow—hence the blood moon handle.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Then, after a weekend of break-ins in the area, on Monday around noon, customers at the store bathing their dog had around $1,000 in cash and a computer stolen from their vehicle in the store’s rear parking lot, Murphy said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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So, is Disney’s newest leading man taken or flying solo?—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Deportations fly in the face of judicial orders, careening the country toward a constitutional crisis.—
Brian Barrett,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2025
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One video shows the spacecraft splashing down into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But after over 286 days, their extended stay in space is finally coming to a close, as the two astronauts make their way back to Earth on a SpaceX capsule that’s set to splash down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Shivering in Cassidy’s arms, tears wetting her cheeks, naked, so vulnerable.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The weather will transition from sunny to wet from March 20 to March 31, that first week, with temperatures staying on the cooler side, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast said.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Take a dip in the dark-bottomed infinity-edge pool, or play a game of doubles on the lighted tennis court and then rinse off in the outdoor shower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The formation of the team has stirred unease among some DOJ officials who worry that Musk's DOGE operatives could move aggressively to slash department personnel and programs, sources told ABC News.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Add the marinara sauce, stir in the basil and bring to a simmer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Recipe tested by Sarah Brekke, MS Hands On Time: 15 mins Roast Time: 32 mins Total Time: 47 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts As the name suggests, this seafood boil first bubbled up in South Carolina’s Lowcountry—an area of marshes and waterways along the state’s coast.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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According the commission, the state regulatory agency that oversees the bay, Marin County is facing about $17 billion in expenses to build adaptation projects, such as living shorelines, marshes and potentially seawalls and levees, to protect itself from inundation.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Details regarding Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan are still being worked on.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
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Broughton worked with Reuss Construction on the project.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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