Examples of washing in a Sentence
These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.
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The physical activity could be slow walking or a household chore such as ironing or washing dishes.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the low end, a dog washing station is a hose, a spray nozzle and somewhere to clip the leash.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
How To Use Fabric Softener Fabric softener should be added during the rinse cycle while washing clothes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Still, while the fabric is definitely strong enough to withstand some wear-and-tear, the brand recommends not machine washing or drying it.
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Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the low end, a dog washing station is a hose, a spray nozzle and somewhere to clip the leash.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
How To Use Fabric Softener Fabric softener should be added during the rinse cycle while washing clothes.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Still, while the fabric is definitely strong enough to withstand some wear-and-tear, the brand recommends not machine washing or drying it.
—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for washing
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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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washing
noun
wash·ing
ˈwȯsh-iŋ 
ˈwäsh-
: articles washed or to be washed
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