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as in flying
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 splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wetting
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in rinsing
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
washed the baby's hair
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as in stirring
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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Recent Examples of washing
General Tips for Washing Wool Just as our hair can be damaged by washing it too often and stripping away natural oils, so can wool.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
However, there are times when washing in hot water is essential—as well as circumstances where using hot water is simply the better choice.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Thanks to advances in laundry technology—from more efficient washers and dryers to detergent formulas that clean more effectively—washing everything in cold water is now the default setting.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
After washing your face thoroughly, use a spray bottle or cotton pad to apply the solution.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
However, there are times when washing in hot water is essential—as well as circumstances where using hot water is simply the better choice.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Thanks to advances in laundry technology—from more efficient washers and dryers to detergent formulas that clean more effectively—washing everything in cold water is now the default setting.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
After washing your face thoroughly, use a spray bottle or cotton pad to apply the solution.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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This presents itself in varied forms, including bathing in boiling water and even breaking down to her students.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Blot with a clean damp cloth (rinsing the cloth as needed) to remove the soapy residue.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Soak the item in this mixture for 15 minutes before rinsing in clean water and hanging to dry.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That requires working with tech companies to a much closer extent than perhaps intergovernmental structures like the UN are used to.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Questions bubbling on Wall Street through the summer and into the fall have been whether Turner can still flourish without the NBA, whether affiliate fees would drop dramatically at TNT/ Turner, or whether there might even be a loss of carriage.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Whether casually dating or deeply connecting with a sweetheart, may find that your new lover is acting differently, your many options are drying up or that there’s even tension bubbling beneath the seams.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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