as in bathed
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts
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as in flew
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 bubbled
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wetted
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The interior lining can be easily removed and washed between trips, too.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Clothes Hamper or Laundry Basket Why clean something that holds dirty clothes and towels that will be washed anyway?
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
The chocolate stains on both the shirts were difficult to see—but not completely lifted—while the oil stains on both shirts retained their darkness and color after being washed and dried.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
After the test, the base station thoroughly washed the Qrevo Curv's mop pads of any jam remnants.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
All surfaces should be washed before cooking begins; raw meat, poultry, seafood and their juices should be kept away from other foods; all foods should be cooked to a safe temperature; and food should be stored at temperatures below 40°F.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Items that shed lint should also be washed separately from corduroy or other fabrics that attract lint, the website advises.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Select the Washer Settings and Detergent Wool should always be washed in cold water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Groomed, shiny, and slightly washed in color.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The interior lining can be easily removed and washed between trips, too.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Clothes Hamper or Laundry Basket Why clean something that holds dirty clothes and towels that will be washed anyway?
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
The chocolate stains on both the shirts were difficult to see—but not completely lifted—while the oil stains on both shirts retained their darkness and color after being washed and dried.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
After the test, the base station thoroughly washed the Qrevo Curv's mop pads of any jam remnants.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
All surfaces should be washed before cooking begins; raw meat, poultry, seafood and their juices should be kept away from other foods; all foods should be cooked to a safe temperature; and food should be stored at temperatures below 40°F.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Items that shed lint should also be washed separately from corduroy or other fabrics that attract lint, the website advises.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Select the Washer Settings and Detergent Wool should always be washed in cold water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
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Berman imagines a living room bathed in the hue, complemented with soft furnishings that foster conversation.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The video begins with a dramatic shot of lights illuminating a grand interior hallway, revealing intricate architecture bathed in warm golden tones.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The nuclear-capable missile was fired from the southern Chinese province of Hainan and its dummy warhead splashed down in the South Pacific Ocean.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bird flu can be contracted when drinking raw milk from an infected cow, when raw milk from an infected cow is splashed into the eyes, nose or mouth, or by touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands after contact with raw milk from an infected cow.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The novel stirred public outrage over the degraded state of the cathedral.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils, cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables and limit sugars, sodium and saturated fats.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Americans should strive to eat less meat and saturated fats, while upping their intake of fiber-rich legumes, fruits and vegetables, according to new recommendations issued Tuesday by a panel of nutrition experts.Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar opposition bubbled up months later when Biden designated Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument in Arizona.Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the hours after, anger and frustration over insurance denials and medical costs bubbled up online and in conversations.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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According to public records, Mangione spent time at Stanford University in 2019 and once worked for the Santa Monica company TrueCar, a digital marketplace for automobiles.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Becca Stanek has worked as an editor and writer in the personal finance space since 2017.Becca Stanek, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mango juice dripped down his arm and pooled at his knobby elbows.Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
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Barrymore yelled as chocolate dripped down her chin.EW.com, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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