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 wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead of gray, try lime-washed or bleached wood planks.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Both washed the food down with drinks fortified by electrolytes.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Water resistant, dust repellent Iroha is splash proof, and can be washed in water with ease.
—Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The blend of cotton and tencel modal offers a soft feel that still holds up durably when washed for extended wear.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.
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Everything was bathed in a crepuscular, dreamlike Mediterranean light.—
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In Dallas, fans gathered under clear skies and chilly conditions to watch a drone show and catch a glimpse of Reunion Tower bathed in multicolor lights from dozens of fireworks that lit up the sky as the new year arrived.—
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Images of Tilly on her social media handles were splashed across major news outlets all over the world.—
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The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.—
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
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For suede boots, wet the entire surface with the vinegar and water solution to help keep the color even.—
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Most can be rinsed, but others need a soft-bristle brush.—
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The facility’s equipment was washed and rinsed without sanitizing as the final step.—
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Chives are also versatile and can be used as a topping for soups right before serving, in potato salad, or stirred into a compound butter.—
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The mission also stirred unrest among anti-intervention conservatives and drew criticism from congressional leaders left out of advance notice.—
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
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Dumas has worked for Valero for four years but just moved to the Benicia location from Arizona a year ago, just a few months before the energy company announced a possible plan to cease or idle operations.—
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Steve Sarkisian worked for Saban twice at Alabama.—
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For Washington, though, numbers bubbled to the surface in the 24-17 win.—
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Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Coperni bubbled their hems while Tove and Calvin Klein opted for deep-V necklines and ground-grazing lengths.—
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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