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as in to fly
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 to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes
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Recent Examples of wash
Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Then, wash it in warm water with a gentle detergent.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Pack your favorite shampoo, body wash, or facial cleanser on the go instead of buying travel-sized products.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
It's also recommended to wash your sheets and pillowcases at least once a week.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Then, wash it in warm water with a gentle detergent.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
But Salt Air’s new Salt Water Vanilla body wash and body oil prove that luxury skincare doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Pack your favorite shampoo, body wash, or facial cleanser on the go instead of buying travel-sized products.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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In the photo, the boy’s face seems to be divided in two by a shadow running across it, such that one eye is bathed in light and the other in darkness.—
Yinka Elujoba,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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The walls and carpeted floor are bathed in the signature royal blue of the brand, and a bright hot pink rug gives an electric pop of color.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dark Eagle is designed to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 5, or 3,800 mph, with a reported range of 1,725 miles (2,775 kilometers), sufficient to reach Taiwan from Guam, or NATO's borders with Russia from Western Europe.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Diagnosis Exams typically begin with a thorough medical history because there is a genetic component to wet AMD, and other health factors can raise your risk.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Serve Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and the side of the bottle.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Leave-ins offer lightweight moisture, detangling, and frizz control, while traditional conditioners deliver deeper hydration that’s typically rinsed out.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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How To Use the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Forget your usual lather, rinse, repeat, and condition routine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The loss of these freshwater marshes reduces the capacity of the Everglades to remove phosphorus from the water.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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The marshes were drained, in stages, between 1829 and the 1950s, but this remained a remote, sparsely populated place of scattered villages, boar hunting, and driftwood beaches.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trading Warren and some other top prospects for Alcántara could work, but what next?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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