as in disaster
something that has failed
the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout
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1
as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
most of the participants in the tough training program washed out
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
that last illness washed the child out completely
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Recent Examples of washout
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Still, Thursday wasn’t a complete washout, thanks in part to cruise ships and cigarettes.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
The result over time is that your things will look dull and washed out.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But Singles’ Day 2024 wasn't the washout that many had feared.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Still, Thursday wasn’t a complete washout, thanks in part to cruise ships and cigarettes.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Even small details in dark scenes pop, and bright scenes don’t wash out.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
The result over time is that your things will look dull and washed out.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washout
Noun
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For the people affected by these disasters, the idea that real estate is a perfectly safe way to store wealth is clearly untrue.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Weegee’s pictures of disaster, crime, and urban blight not only grabbed viewers’ attention but highlighted the ways in which passive spectatorship had come to dominate our lives as citizens.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Officials evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, stating that if the sinkhole continued to grow, collapsing streets and structures could lead to an explosion if pipes burst.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The core collapses as the outer layers of the stars are shed.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hot tools and bleaching weaken hair’s natural bonds, leading to brittleness, breakage, and, yes, dryness.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2025
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Graphic Packaging completed the sale of its Augusta, Georgia bleached paperboard manufacturing facility to Clearwater Paper Corporation for $711 million.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For the show Campbell wore a form-fitting leather jacket with a matching bodysuit.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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My indulgence is going home afterward, taking a shower to rinse off any excess hair clippings, and using our Seaweed Scalp Scrub.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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It’s formulated with a mix of plant oils including grape seed, lavender, and sunflower seed to rinse off waterproof makeup without feeling heavy or greasy on your face.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sensors capture physical parameters – such as temperature, vibration, or fluid flow – and process them locally to detect anomalies, predict equipment failures, and adjust workflows autonomously.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This is based partly on experience and partly on the drive failure data that Backblaze has been publishing for years now.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Oilers failed to shut down Michkov, though, who had his second career 3-point effort and could be rejuvenated for the stretch run.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beginning of the conflict On Jan. 10, while the flames were still raging out of control, Crowley gave an extraordinary television interview, telling a Fox 11 reporter that the city of Los Angeles — and by implication her boss, Bass — failed her and her department.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The resin material looks like solid wood but won’t fade in the sun or require repainting.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The piece is made from durable cast iron and coated in an enamel glaze to help extend its longevity and prevent it from chipping, scratching, or fading with use.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Washout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washout. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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