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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
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Interestingly, The Danna is also one of the few truly child-friendly hotels on the island, with a pool big enough to wash whales in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Faint washes of color and a new sense of depth emerge.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Customers should boil water prior to washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or cooking.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Interestingly, The Danna is also one of the few truly child-friendly hotels on the island, with a pool big enough to wash whales in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Noun
Between washes, spritz your shower curtain liner after each shower with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water to prevent mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Faint washes of color and a new sense of depth emerge.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The passenger's 69-year-old wife leaves and flies to South Africa.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Passengers were already paying more to fly – even before the industry lost the budget airline famous for pushing fares lower.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Looking for a place to splash around with the family?—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The fungus overwinters on infected canes and fallen leaves, with spores splashing upward during rain or irrigation.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Russia’s consumer safety watchdog warned locals to avoid being outdoors, keep their windows closed and rinse their eyes, nose and throat.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Wolves can take heart in the next two games being at Target Center, where the crowds propelled them to a stirring first-round series victory over the Denver Nuggets.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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People can get sick after breathing in contaminated particles that get stirred into the air, especially while cleaning or spending time in places where rodents have been active, like sheds, garages, barns, cabins and storage areas.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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According to Nature Conservancy working lands program director Kirk Feuerbacher, 98 percent of their habitat in coastal marshes has been redeveloped or altered.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the dog's escape, the canine landed in a marsh on the other side of the fence and promptly became stuck in the muck.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Florida, most art students go on to work for Disney World; Carly’s Chateau is a theme park scaled to the domestic.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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