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as in flying
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 splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wetting
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in rinsing
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
washed the baby's hair
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as in stirring
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly
she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in
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Recent Examples of washing
The quiet in New Orleans' famous French Quarter early Thursday morning was first cut by crews sweeping up trash -- then power washing Bourbon Street.
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Christiane Cordero, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Christiane Cordero, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washing
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These issues cannot be resolved by topical treatments like bathing in tomato juice.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, Villa have been bathing in Champions League waters, continuing to break new ground.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Police say a 3-month-old baby has died after drowning in a motel bathtub on New Year’s Day.Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The cause of death was drowning, according to the Monroe County Medical Examiner.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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There was understandable tension in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich, but something was bubbling from minute one against Porto.Art de Roché, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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One perk is that the bubbling stream provides the ideal ecosystem where hemlock and rhododendron thrive along the banks.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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