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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
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Run another hot wash cycle, without detergent or clothes again.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Everything else had to be washed with a special antimicrobial detergent.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Run another hot wash cycle, without detergent or clothes again.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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In the photo, the boy’s face seems to be divided in two by a shadow running across it, such that one eye is bathed in light and the other in darkness.—
Yinka Elujoba,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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The walls and carpeted floor are bathed in the signature royal blue of the brand, and a bright hot pink rug gives an electric pop of color.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shutting down of airports was potentially embarrassing for Moscow, as delegations from countries that have remained friendly to Russia were flying in to attend the parade on Friday.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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An asteroid the size of a football stadium will fly safely by Earth on Friday, May 9, 2025, 23 years after its discovery.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Cavaliers’ 3-point barrage The Indiana Pacers don’t give up 3s, and the Cleveland Cavaliers splash them in from everywhere.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.—
Christopher Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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My clothes were wet with sweat on the inside and wet on the outside from a mixture of rain, snow and sleet, and some of the mist was freezing on the trees.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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While last week’s celebrity beauty trends couldn’t be pinned down, this week, one thing couldn’t be stated more: wet your hair.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Apply it after shampooing, leave it for three minutes, and rinse.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Duxbury, Massachusetts — Jeff Ladd grew up fishing the marshes of Duxbury, Massachusetts, with his father and grandfather.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The changes led to seagrass die-offs and widespread invasion of sawgrass marshes by cattail and harmful algal blooms.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Andersen, who wrote and directed the movie, is also a seasoned producer (Everest, Lone Survivor) and activist who has worked extensively with refugees in Syria, Jordan, and beyond.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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But the people who worked alongside us all those years responded with ear-to-ear grins.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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