1
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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2
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the literary review is currently awash in submissions and will not be accepting any more until next year
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Recent Examples of awash
Chinese social media was awash with wild allegations that the Memphis Zoo had mistreated its pandas as a deliberate snub to China.
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Those examples wouldn’t seem to bode well for 2025 Georgia, which still will be awash in talent but much younger.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Portland is awash with stellar bakeries, yet each manages to bring its own spin on classic, beloved pastries.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Editors are awash with clients and premium microphones are flying off the shelves.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Those examples wouldn’t seem to bode well for 2025 Georgia, which still will be awash in talent but much younger.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Portland is awash with stellar bakeries, yet each manages to bring its own spin on classic, beloved pastries.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Editors are awash with clients and premium microphones are flying off the shelves.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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Turkey Breast Turkey breast is high in protein yet low in saturated fat.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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An equivalent size Impossible Burger has a little less than that (six grams of saturated fat), and a Beyond Burger has a lot less (just two grams).—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife along the way.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The full Dietary Guidelines for Americans on alcohol, which few Americans read, offer abundant cautions.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Chief among them are efforts to train crews to identify and treat an overdose and a push to saturate fleets with naloxone, the opioid antagonist, commonly administered as a nasal spray under the trade name Narcan, that can reverse overdoses and retrieve a fading patient from a mortal slide.—
C.J. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
6 June 2024
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An upholstered stool, for instance, can bring a burst of color without making the space feel crowded.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Personal branding and thought leadership consulting Personal branding and thought leadership consulting are in high demand as professionals and entrepreneurs recognize the need to stand out in crowded markets.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As excavation work continues, archeologists hope to learn even more answers about life during Thutmose II’s brief reign, as well as details about the rescue effort to recover his body from the flooded tomb.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2025
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Three dogs got trapped inside a flooded home in Highland in San Bernardino County, KABC reported.—
Hanna Park and Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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But unlike Tutankhamen’s tomb, whose chambers were found packed with artifacts during a 1922 excavation, the tomb of Thutmose II had been all but emptied out.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The absolutely packed boxed set contains everything a group needs to play the game like dice, maps, rules and even a full 10 story adventure path.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Court records are replete with judges sentencing people convicted of unquestionably violent crimes to decades in prison while proclaiming that the person before them is heartless, irredeemable, and will forever be a threat to society.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The first team is already replete with quality, including centre-back Christoph Klarer, former Manchester United full-back Ethan Laird and the energetic attacker Jay Stansfield, signed from Fulham for £15m, a record for a League One club.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Issues with bullying often stem from those on screen and problems with TV personalities have been rife over recent years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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From my experience, these few books will guide you through the nightmare of historical misinformation and disinformation that is as rife regarding Texas as about any other subject.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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