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as in to bathe
to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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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 stir
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in

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noun

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
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Two-tone washes that play with light and dark contrasts and metallic threads also elevate the basic jean. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025 While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Dark indigo and tinted indigo were popular washes and distressing was minimal. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Feb. 2025 What’s more, denim dresses come in a variety of washes so there’s truly something to suit every taste. Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wash
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  • At nine o’clock in the morning, clear sunlight bathes the Potosi highlands in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
    Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Temperatures hovered below freezing; the town was bathed in a perpetual winter darkness.
    Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • But when the goodbyes were over, Norris got a plane and flew down to meet the Sabres in South Florida.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • The difference maker is weather sealing—the WR version of the lens includes internal seals that protect it from dust and splash ingress, and includes a fluorine coat on the front element that makes the glass easier to clean.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Starship's upper stage, meanwhile, will deploy four dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites on a suborbital trajectory before splashing down in the Indian Ocean off Western Australia about 66 minutes after launch.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • Firefighters instead tried to aim water right into the back of the garbage truck without wetting the CNG cylinders nearby on the roof.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Hertz and his men moved behind the restaurant, trying to wet the ground and tearing down a fence that would just provide more fuel to the fire.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • Bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds to a boil in a small saucepan over high, stirring often.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Suffocate them with an ample deluge of water and stir to ensure complete cooling.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons and Jekyll Island, boast diverse landscapes made up of beaches, marshes, dunes, and maritime forests.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
  • They are commonly found along marshes, swamps and lagoons, the website reported.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Both work very well to ensure that the dirt, dust, and grime are actually coming out of the tiny grooves on your record.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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