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as in faded
lacking intensity of color
the supposedly rich rose she had chosen for the house unexpectedly came out a washy pinkish shade
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the economy needs some strong medicine right now, and our leaders are offering only washy gruel
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Recent Examples of washy
What wasn’t though was the wishy-washy nature laced along the rest of that news release.
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oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—Tom Cotton, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
—Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020
There’s a big part of me now wondering if either the Ducks or the Beavers should even want the wishy-washy act of Williams.
—John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019
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Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans These wide-leg jeans are designed in a light blue wash with whiskered and faded details, and flared, bell-like hems.—
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While the original, faded version of the Declaration is housed at the National Archives, the copy in the Oval Office appears to feature clear and legible text.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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The market for starting pitchers will be thin, and teams will poke around the Giants’ rotation, especially if some of the minor-league arms are pitching well and deserve a trial in the majors.—
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Later, the abject widow is found huddled with her relatives in the pale curve of an empty swimming pool, a glowing charcoal imbaula nearby to keep them warm.—
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The color of rhubarb can naturally vary from pale pink to deep red depending on the variety and how it was grown; the deep red stalks will give you the most stunning color, but the green stalks are perfectly tasty as well. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in this recipe to your taste.—
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The company reported net income of $21.1 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, compared to $23.9 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, in the previous year.—
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In the year, net income was $3.1 million, or 5 cents a diluted share, down from $27.9 million, or 43 cents, in fiscal 2023.—
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur Another strong geomagnetic storm in November made the auroras visible even in light-polluted cities like New York City.—
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Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than its light brown counterpart.—
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.—
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.—
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Miracle leave-in product: on sale for $28 (30% off) Original price: $40 (Ulta) Dealing with dull or damaged hair?—
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No race including Bianco or Jenner should ever be dull, though, and this one likely won’t be either.—
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“Washy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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