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as in to fly
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 to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
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 wash
Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The all-in-one smart dock can auto-empty the vacuum for up to seven weeks and wash and air-dry the mop pads, too.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Dentists recommend them as a sort of power wash for your mouth, using a stream of water to clean between the teeth and gums.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Verb
The space itself is soft and deliberate, - furnished with books, jigsaws, warm lighting and a café-style area where people can sit, drink tea, shower, or have their clothes washed.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The all-in-one smart dock can auto-empty the vacuum for up to seven weeks and wash and air-dry the mop pads, too.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Noun
Lily high boot jeans: $238 (Nordstrom) Fidelity's Lily jeans offer a flattering mid-rise fit, boot cut design suitable for various body shapes, a light wash and a cropped length perfect for summer.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Dentists recommend them as a sort of power wash for your mouth, using a stream of water to clean between the teeth and gums.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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Cool white lights bathed the crowd as black and white images of the band appeared on three massive screens, with Young skipping the megahit to conclusion.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Then, the woman told police, the Alexander brothers removed her shorts and bathing suit bottom and took turns raping her.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Gunn’s approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny (see: Krypto the super dog).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Use a garden hose or power washer to thoroughly wet the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Hysterical laughter later erupts as the camera goes closer into the bathtub to reveal the dog wetting her head under the running water from the tap.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Blowing air and rinsing with water and alcohol, dropped it further to 87 particles per liter.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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When the berries are done soaking, gently rinse them with water.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Just the idea of a super-fight between generations has already stirred the pot.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Unfortunately, except for some stirring segments, Man of Steel fails to craft a story worthy of its character.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Dense forests, bogs, and marshes create a rich habitat for wildlife—from trumpeter swans and bald eagles to deer and bears.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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The river had shallows, marshes, sandbars, oxbows, eddies, weed flats and drop offs, all of which created nurseries, hiding spots and ambush points for a food chain that included aquatic bugs, frogs, fish, turtles, alligators, deer, otters, panthers and eagles.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Why not bring that fresh-start-to-the-day feeling to work by spritzing on the eau de parfum before reporting to duty?—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
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This keeps living spaces cooler and saves money, CEO of Green Doors Joseph Holman told the outlet, as air conditioning units don't have to work as hard to keep spaces chilled.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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