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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
the supposedly rich rose she had chosen for the house unexpectedly came out a washy pinkish shade
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the economy needs some strong medicine right now, and our leaders are offering only washy gruel
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Recent Examples of washy
What wasn’t though was the wishy-washy nature laced along the rest of that news release.
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oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—Tom Cotton, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
—Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020
There’s a big part of me now wondering if either the Ducks or the Beavers should even want the wishy-washy act of Williams.
—John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019
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oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—Tom Cotton, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
—Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020
There’s a big part of me now wondering if either the Ducks or the Beavers should even want the wishy-washy act of Williams.
—John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washy
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And now, decades later, Dora Richardson had become a faded historical aside, a name on a patent, and not much more.Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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At the official start of the fall 2024 NFL season in September, the tight end, 35, made waves with his look, which had gone from his signature buzz cut to a shaggy crew cut with super faded sides.Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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In 2016, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town and carried the state by a razor thin margin of 0.4 points.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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That same pale green appears on the metal parts of the bundled Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other symptoms of anemia include fatigue, weakness, rapid heart rate, and pale skin.2829 Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, increasing metabolism and heart rate.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Net income for the quarter was $16.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, compared to $20.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, in the same quarter of the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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For the nine months, the loss narrowed to $55.3 million, or 50 cents a diluted share, from $56.6 million, or 54 cents, a year ago.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.Liz Roth-Johnson, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2013
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.George Johnson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2013
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Wella Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Overtone Rose Gold for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner are both rosy pink shades designed to be used over brown hair and can be easily swapped out for your regular conditioner when your color starts looking dull.Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Browsing through the options online, she was disappointed by how dull and samey everything was.Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Washy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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