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as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the literary review is currently awash in submissions and will not be accepting any more until next year
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Recent Examples of awash
For one thing, the streets around SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles were awash in red, white and blue all afternoon in anticipation of the match.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Perhaps, then, Earth was also awash in hydrogen in its early days.
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Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Perhaps, then, Earth was also awash in hydrogen in its early days.
—
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
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System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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Cheap, abundant labor is exactly the condition under which a company most needs a grown-up in the room to decide what all that fast output should add up to.
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English colonists from Barbados and Bermuda settled in the region during that time, bringing with them enslaved Africans with their own abundant culinary heritage.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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In Hardin County, a juvenile died after a car overturned in a flooded creek, WAVE 3 News reported.
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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
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During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.
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The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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