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as in flies
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 splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wets
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marshes
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 washes
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
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Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Savage showers, washes the dishes in black gloves, takes out the trash and heads out for flowers and lingerie.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
After each print, the machine washes the leftover pigment from its gears, turning the once distinctly red and blue dyes into an oozing purple liquid.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Or take Doofy Gilmore (Dave Sheridan), a lisping dimwit geek who washes with his own spit.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Beaches are routinely left covered in trash that washes into the ocean, degrading habitat and threatening marine animals through ingestion and entanglement.
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Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.
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Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
This all applies to this set, which Fletcher washes about once a month with no issues.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While color denim is popping up on the Spring/Summer 2027 runway, Hoagberg said consumers’ focus continues to be on classic washes and utilitarian colors.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
To bring a little soul back to this most quotidian of tasks, L’Oréal veteran Stéphane Chambran introduced Mircea, a line of rich, aromatic hand and body washes, last year.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Older garments might go longer between washes, allowing the odors to settle deeply into the fabric.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Some tanks turn into rags after a few washes, but Quince's cotton modal top is a workhorse that holds up to endless wear and tear.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Acidic washes can be useful in keeping your towels fresh, clean, and long-lasting.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Savage showers, washes the dishes in black gloves, takes out the trash and heads out for flowers and lingerie.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
After each print, the machine washes the leftover pigment from its gears, turning the once distinctly red and blue dyes into an oozing purple liquid.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Or take Doofy Gilmore (Dave Sheridan), a lisping dimwit geek who washes with his own spit.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Beaches are routinely left covered in trash that washes into the ocean, degrading habitat and threatening marine animals through ingestion and entanglement.
—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.
—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
This all applies to this set, which Fletcher washes about once a month with no issues.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Unlike typical celebrity endorsements, Tatum was deeply involved in the three-year development of this vegan body-care line, which includes washes, lotions, deodorants, and fragrances.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While color denim is popping up on the Spring/Summer 2027 runway, Hoagberg said consumers’ focus continues to be on classic washes and utilitarian colors.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
To bring a little soul back to this most quotidian of tasks, L’Oréal veteran Stéphane Chambran introduced Mircea, a line of rich, aromatic hand and body washes, last year.
—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Older garments might go longer between washes, allowing the odors to settle deeply into the fabric.
—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Some tanks turn into rags after a few washes, but Quince's cotton modal top is a workhorse that holds up to endless wear and tear.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Acidic washes can be useful in keeping your towels fresh, clean, and long-lasting.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washes
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Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
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This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.
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The source also described an incident involving a helicopter pilot who regularly flies to a residence in the restricted zone.
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Opportunities worth fighting for Esters, a 64-year-old retired clay sculptor for a Detroit automaker, flies three American flags at his Sherwood Forest home on the city’s west side.
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Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Arthur also pulled together five quieter, more sensory-friendly options in the Charlotte area — including Birkdale Village’s annual midday block party and bike parade, where the Huntersville Fire Department traditionally splashes the crowd before the festivities.
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Unfortunately, that only wets the top quarter inch of soil—a feel-good move for gardeners but not for roots.
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Another Pearl Girl wets herself when the Eyes come for Thalia.
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Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank.
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Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 This morning stirs feelings close to home.
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Atlantic tropics are quiet while Pacific stirs In the Atlantic basin, forecasters are predicting a quiet stretch of weather.
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Florida alligator safety Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.
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Hike, walk, run or bike the flat trails at Cochran Shoals, with beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River, plenty of woods and marshes to explore, and a few 5K training loops.
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Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.
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The land transfer cleared its last regulatory hurdle June 26 with the approval by the California Transportation Commission, said Neil Thapar, an attorney who works as an advisor and legal consultant to Kai Poma.
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“Washes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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