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wash

[wosh, wawsh] / wɒʃ, wɔʃ /
NOUN
laundry, bath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cleaning shampoo washing
STRONG
ablution bathe cleansing laundering rinse scrub shower
WEAK
dirty clothes
NOUN
wave; water movement
Synonyms
STRONG
eddy flow gush heave lapping murmur roll rush spurt surge surging sweep swell swirl swishing undulation
WEAK
ebb and flow
NOUN
coloring
Synonyms
STRONG
coat coating film layer overlay rinse stain suffusion swab
VERB
bathe, clean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe
STRONG
bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shampoo shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub
WEAK
brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath take a shower
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dehydrate dry
STRONG
dirty ignore
VERB
be convincing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stick
STRONG
convince endure
WEAK
be acceptable be plausible be reasonable bear scrutiny carry weight hold up hold water stand up
Antonyms
WEAK
dirty

Example Sentences

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"You can see it today on OS maps in a yellow wash," says Kate.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Restaurants are finding it harder than ever to hire people to wash the dishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Sane wash his words we must, because no matter how unhinged or infantile, the world’s safety, fortunes and future are inextricably tied to America’s next move, and therefore to his next move.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She’s looking for work as a cook after being laid off from a car wash in January.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Akira tried to sit with her anxiety, letting it wash over her like a wave, the way her therapist had been teaching her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz