as in disaster
something that has failed
the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
most of the participants in the tough training program washed out
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
that last illness washed the child out completely
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Recent Examples of washout
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Friday, day two of the four-day festival, was a washout.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Waves of plastic pollution washed out from across the world choke the shores and restrict the movements of the penguins.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Still, Thursday wasn’t a complete washout, thanks in part to cruise ships and cigarettes.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Friday, day two of the four-day festival, was a washout.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Duke washed out the taste of that early Kentucky loss with an inspired road win over Arizona Friday night.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Waves of plastic pollution washed out from across the world choke the shores and restrict the movements of the penguins.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washout
Noun
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Another would allow for disaster housing to transition into affordable housing.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Private lenders, like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, are also stepping up to provide disaster forbearance assistance to help those affected by the wildfires.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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That are easy to hold during runs, collapse totally flat for travel, and come with straws for sipping?—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2025
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Six months later, his rating had collapsed, to just 40 percent.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sun pours through the lush foliage of a jungle, bleaching the pale limestone as a rotting man stands in the center of an otherwise empty arena, his yellow eyes leering from beneath a fringe of limp, blonde hair.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2025
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It's not meant for use on naturally dark or bleached hair.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Danish public broadcaster, DR, reported Friday that Trump's team encouraged homeless and socially disadvantaged people in Greenland to appear in a video wearing MAGA hats after being offered a free meal in a nice restaurant.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Marie says that Black Girls Breathing encourages Black women to find freedom despite systemic oppression, challenge perfectionism by reframing failure as an opportunity for growth, and redefine success on your own terms.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2025
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The suit was brought in Hawaii state court in March 2020, and Honolulu raised several claims under state law, including creating a public nuisance and failure to warn the public of the risks posed by their fossil fuel products.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
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TikTok's last-ditch legal challenge failed on Friday, when the Supreme Court said the law does not violate the First Amendment.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, one failing component could indicate that other parts of the oven will fail soon too.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunlight had begun to fade, casting a shadow on the space.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Saturn, nearby, will become visible to the naked eye as dusk fades to darkness and remain observable for around three-and-a-half hours past sunset, at which point the pair will sink below the horizon and out of view.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Washout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washout. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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