as in bathed
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts
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as in flew
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 bubbled
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.
—Todd Panagopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
However, when the microbiome becomes out of balance, which can occur when the hair is not washed frequently, odors can arise.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Surfaces that may have touched the cheese should be washed and sanitized with hot, soapy water.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Employees all washed their hands during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.
—Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.
—Todd Panagopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
However, when the microbiome becomes out of balance, which can occur when the hair is not washed frequently, odors can arise.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Surfaces that may have touched the cheese should be washed and sanitized with hot, soapy water.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Employees all washed their hands during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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For each song, the singer was bathed in red stage lights to match her high-octane energy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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The boneless buffalo wings are slightly larger than a nugget, with a crunchy coating and bathed in a spicy house made buffalo sauce.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Once Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted the American flag at Tranquility Base and then splashed down (with Michael Collins) back on Earth, the primary goal of Apollo was met.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Travelers waiting hours stuck in lines snaking through baggage claim and outside the terminal building have been featured on television and splashed across the internet.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prone to flooding, the Trinity has a soft bottom that’s constantly being stirred, causing prehistoric fossils and bones to surface.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Understanding stirred, a flutter in the very center of her chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cazares and Grant-Dawson worked together to get the Bay Area-district out of insolvency, after which HYA Corporation took over fiscal responsibility.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiary of Adell’s first catch was starter Jack Kochanowicz, who worked 5⅔ innings, with seven strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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And our group chats bubbled up over pillowy ‘ballet slipper lip’ products, a concealer with skin care benefits and 12 hour wear, and an innovative ‘botox in a bottle’ wrinkle serum.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The long-simmering tensions within the alliance have bubbled up again over the war in Iran.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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