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, 8 Jan. 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
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
When washed with ethanol, the hydrogel appeared transparent, hiding the image entirely.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Maybe Perez is washed, or destined to get hurt again.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Someone washed a cutting board, then put it back on the table to start food prep without sanitizing it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The dry lake beds and bare mountains were cast in glow and shadow, the whole scene washed in cinnamon and brown sugar — earthy tones that felt almost edible.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The car should come back washed and waxed for that price.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The facilities dishes, equipment and food contact surfaces were washed manually or in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Then, another snowfall followed by rain washed all the salt off the roadways.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 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
Her mother, who washed dishes at a restaurant on weekends and cleaned hotel rooms six days a week, stopped going to work.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
When washed with ethanol, the hydrogel appeared transparent, hiding the image entirely.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Maybe Perez is washed, or destined to get hurt again.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Someone washed a cutting board, then put it back on the table to start food prep without sanitizing it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The dry lake beds and bare mountains were cast in glow and shadow, the whole scene washed in cinnamon and brown sugar — earthy tones that felt almost edible.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The car should come back washed and waxed for that price.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The facilities dishes, equipment and food contact surfaces were washed manually or in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Then, another snowfall followed by rain washed all the salt off the roadways.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
Verb
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Each Mansion suite is bathed in personalities from the Perry family and friends.—
Mandy Ellis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The woman had not had her diaper changed nor been bathed in a month.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Minutes later, Marwan came out of the kitchen, his apron splashed with tomato seeds and parsley.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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For more than a month, grizzled, proud men — some in their 40s and many with gray dotted on their heads and splashed across beards — have marched out onto a practice field to prepare for a game with deep meaning.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Apply enough water to wet the soil 12 inches deep.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the bottom of your dishwasher, there’s a small trap that’s meant to catch food particles and debris that’s rinsed off your plates during the wash cycle.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mild soaps are safe for cleaning a bird feeder, provided it is thoroughly rinsed to remove any residue.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That look stirred me and made my heart jump.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like natural peanut butter, tahini should be stirred before being used.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Blooms carry quiet meaning—some joyful, some cautious, some dripping with love, some signaling emotional withdrawal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera lingers on dripping egg yolks and squishy, bubbling dough; the protagonist, Cathy Earnshaw (played by Margot Robbie), must wade through pig’s blood on her way to the moors near her home, leaving a trim of viscera on her gorgeously anachronistic dress.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Epstein hired a team of aggressive, high-profile lawyers, who worked with prosecutors to limit the punishment Epstein faced.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Being on the floor during a fracas that bubbled over into the first row of the Spectrum Center stands turned out to be quite the memorable moment for Brandon Miller.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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