BACKWASH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

backwash

noun

ˈbak-ˌwȯsh

Definition of backwash

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a general recession was the backwash of the crisis in the housing market

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Recent Examples of backwash This backwash, also known as acid reflux, irritates the lining of your esophagus. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 July 2025 This backwash, otherwise known as acid reflux, can wreak havoc on the lining of your esophagus and cause that burning sensation in your throat. — Lashieka Hunter, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022 In the early Cretaceous, while the region was a oceanic basin, large amount of tree resin was rapidly swept out from a nearby coast to the open ocean by the backwash from one or more tsunamis. — David Bressan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backwash

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Noun

What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of result

Noun

The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026
Extreme heat pushes these cool-water species beyond their comfort zone, sometimes with deadly consequences.

— Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026