How to Use dry wash in a Sentence

dry wash

noun
  • Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
    — Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • These fast-forming, high-intensity storms frequently lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas or dry washes.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Flash flooding is especially dangerous in Arizona due to the prevalence of dry washes, creeks, and urban infrastructure that can overwhelm drainage systems with little warning.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025

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