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 wetted
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Water resistant, dust repellent Iroha is splash proof, and can be washed in water with ease.
—Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The blend of cotton and tencel modal offers a soft feel that still holds up durably when washed for extended wear.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Similarly, dress pants and casual pants can be washed after every two to three wears; blazers, suit jackets, and other jackets, after every four to five wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Dresses, for example, should only be washed after every one to three wears, while shirts can be washed after every one to two wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many will resort to calling items dry clean only that can actually be hand washed, these care tags are not something to be ignored.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Fitted with a suite of lights, cameras, and sensors, the ROV explored the areas where volcanic debris had washed into the ocean.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Water resistant, dust repellent Iroha is splash proof, and can be washed in water with ease.
—Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The blend of cotton and tencel modal offers a soft feel that still holds up durably when washed for extended wear.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Similarly, dress pants and casual pants can be washed after every two to three wears; blazers, suit jackets, and other jackets, after every four to five wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Dresses, for example, should only be washed after every one to three wears, while shirts can be washed after every one to two wears.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many will resort to calling items dry clean only that can actually be hand washed, these care tags are not something to be ignored.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Fitted with a suite of lights, cameras, and sensors, the ROV explored the areas where volcanic debris had washed into the ocean.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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The whole thing is bathed in a comforting mushroom gravy, which was perfect on a chilly night.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2025
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These last two shots appear to be from the same scene as both figures are bathed in the same red light.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.—
Hanh Truong,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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Startled, Carter splashed the rabbit with an oar, prompting it to retreat.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In today’s saturated media landscape, the most compelling campaigns aren’t built on data points alone but on stories that humanize a brand, evoke emotion and inspire action.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In today’s saturated market, simply having a great story isn’t enough.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On the federal level, much of the scrutiny has bubbled up in the House Administration Committee, which oversees federal elections.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Dec. 2024
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The Bear Season 4 (FX) TBA The Bear’s popularity has bubbled over like a pot of boiling water since its debut.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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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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And the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors worked extremely well, even going downhill, without any squealing whatsoever.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of the stream's elements worked, but it was still plagued by technical mishaps.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That his songs are dripped in the melancholy, forever-heartbroken strums of the requinto guitar give Cornejo’s work a timeless quality.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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At Gropius Bau, black goo dripped from a handblown hourglass counting down specifically to the end of the exhibition.—
Emily McDermott,
ARTnews.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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