1
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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2
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
The third act, which captures essentially one long showdown among deities of all kinds, is awash with kinetic action.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Social media was awash in viral posts about the issue, with outraged comments voicing concerns about public safety, the burden on resources, and the fear of immigrants overstaying their visas.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In Kilamba, Angola, the arena was awash with red as home fans roared for their team.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Take the Turkey Trail Path one mile to the bottom of Pine Creek Gorge, which is especially scenic in fall when red maples, hickories, and white oaks are awash with warm colors.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Social media was awash in viral posts about the issue, with outraged comments voicing concerns about public safety, the burden on resources, and the fear of immigrants overstaying their visas.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In Kilamba, Angola, the arena was awash with red as home fans roared for their team.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Take the Turkey Trail Path one mile to the bottom of Pine Creek Gorge, which is especially scenic in fall when red maples, hickories, and white oaks are awash with warm colors.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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However, just because two specific shades don't work together doesn't mean similar or less saturated tones of each shade can't be juxtaposed in a visually appealing way.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kogonada fills the film with saturated colors, favoring the primary standbys of fire-engine red, raincoat yellow and mailbox blue.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm followed me up the stairs, both of us barefoot and dripping in our wet trunks.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In spacious kitchens with abundant storage, countertops should be kept as clear as possible and reserved for food prep.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers are now turning to sodium, a cheaper and more abundant option.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Teixeira is aiming to stand out in what will likely be a crowded GOP field.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams, in joining supporters of a ban, cited safety concerns in the increasingly crowded green space, including incidents in recent years of horses collapsing and dying on the job or breaking free from their drivers and running loose in the park.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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His energy at his Century club gig was infectious resulting in a frenzied, packed dance floor.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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