WASHES Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of wash

as in bathes

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

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as in flies

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 splashes

to flow in a broken irregular stream soapy water washing down the drain

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as in wets

to make wet rain washed the countryside for days on end

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as in rinses

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse washed the baby's hair

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as in stirs

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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washes

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noun

plural of wash

as in marshes

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes

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However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.

Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

Definition of stirs

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