as in disaster
something that has failed
the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout
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1
as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
most of the participants in the tough training program washed out
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
that last illness washed the child out completely
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Recent Examples of washout
Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As of Wednesday, weekend storms are expected to be hit-or-miss and no single day will be a complete washout, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The July 4 Texas flooding has now claimed over 100 lives, with even more still missing as searches continue along the Guadalupe River where forceful floodwaters washed out structures and vegetation.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Noun
BlockFi, Celsius, Voyager, Genesis, once industry’s leaders, imploded in the great 2022-2023 washout, wiping out $25 billion in loans and much of the sector’s credibility.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As of Wednesday, weekend storms are expected to be hit-or-miss and no single day will be a complete washout, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The river surged by more than 20 feet within 90 minutes Friday, washing out roads and creating widespread damage.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The July 4 Texas flooding has now claimed over 100 lives, with even more still missing as searches continue along the Guadalupe River where forceful floodwaters washed out structures and vegetation.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washout
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The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Phone systems are often down or busy after a disaster.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Just two weeks after collapsing twice during the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship, Hull returned this week to compete at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Paper towel pulp may be bleached during this process or left unbleached and natural.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Rising sea temperatures compound the damage, triggering bleaching events that cause coral to expel their life-giving algae.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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John tried physical therapy and wearing a brace, but the spine kept worsening.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The dense forests near West Yellowstone, Montana, concealed the wreckage of a small plane until an unlikely beacon — a smartwatch worn by one of the victims — helped search-and-rescue crews locate the crash site, officials said Monday.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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After rinsing your rag, wipe in the opposite direction.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But all of that absolves Luzardo from a basic failure.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Critics of the strikes jumped at the opportunity to call the operation a failure, but the DIA’s product should ...—
NR Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
Verb
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In the meantime, Congress has defanged the CAFE standards by removing the fines for carmakers who fail to meet them.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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Just after the clock struck midnight as Thursday night faded into Friday morning, the Texas House morphed into something of a graveyard.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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As teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have faded, the Rangers have surged.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Washout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washout. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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