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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
Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
For their spring 2026 collection, LMB presented vintage workwear made with textures like denim jacquard, canvas and a lineup of denim washes in blue, gray and black.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Mark Eller, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Labels included in this bundle are shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cleanser, moisturizer, a pill icon, and a sun icon (for SPF).
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The navy hoped the corpses would disappear without a trace, but in at least 65 cases bodies washed onto beaches in Argentina and Uruguay.
—Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
For their spring 2026 collection, LMB presented vintage workwear made with textures like denim jacquard, canvas and a lineup of denim washes in blue, gray and black.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
This garment can be tossed into a machine wash (use cold water) without other special care.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Labels included in this bundle are shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cleanser, moisturizer, a pill icon, and a sun icon (for SPF).
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
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Essa’s works in the show all feature an elegant woman bathed in blues and reds who seems divorced from any discernible narrative.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The film is bathed in hues of neon pinks and greens, setting the stage for this ’90s nostalgia trip, reminiscent of the late-night TV shows we weren’t supposed to watch.Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The first one, which flew in January 2021, lofted 143 satellites to orbit, a single-launch record that still stands.Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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But flying in December — when air travel records are regularly broken — definitely isn’t for the faint of heart.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Most often, these bags are splashed in Vuitton’s monogram or Damier Ebene canvas textiles.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nolan has already stirred excitement for his upcoming film by casting major stars like Matt Damon and Tom Holland.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes.Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Wright's marsh thistle (scientific name: Cirsium wrightii) Zuni fleabane (scientific name: Erigeron rhizomatus) Reach the reporter at zbradshaw@gannett.com or on X @ZachBradshaw14.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kayak the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Kayak the calm waters of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for views across pristine freshwater marshes and maritime forests.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Transportation Security Administration agents who operate security at airports, as well as air-traffic control workers would be required to work.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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But brands can’t simply go back to what worked before, or dwell in the purgatory between digital optimization and what AI might mean.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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