WASHED Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

washed 1 of 2

adjective

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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washed

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verb

past tense of wash

as in splashed

to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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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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as in rinsed

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse washed the baby's hair

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as in stirred

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in

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Recent Examples of washed

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, snow peas, and basil and pre-washed bagged salads have all been implicated in past cyclosporiasis outbreaks. — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026 Public health officials recommend buying whole heads of lettuce rather than bagged, shredded or loose salad mixes (including pre-washed ones). — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 July 2026 Michigan health officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed lettuce; discarding outer layers of lettuce; and washing inner leaves. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 This is a cold washed process bean, meaning the cherry pulp is washed away from the bean before it’s put in cold storage for 72 hours and then dried. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Vacuum furniture and carpets to remove hair, and place any objects that cannot be washed in plastic bags for two weeks. — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state’s web of rivers. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state's web of rivers. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The collection also includes an oversize reversible bomber jacket, washed and distressed sweatshirts and T-shirts, a polo, baseball caps and dedicated kids’ pieces. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 The September range washed RSI down to about 40 without any damage to the chart. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed

Adjective

Two days later, the company confirmed a delivery received the prior week had been dripping hydrofluoric acid — a chemical that corrodes metal and can produce toxic fumes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

The 45-minute dish is a riff on pasta Alfredo, bathed in a bright sauce that doesn’t require cream or flour, just butter, parmesan and the starchy pasta cooking water.

— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
On Saturday morning, Donald Judd’s 100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminum was glimmering in the Marfa sunshine, bathed in light with nobody to see it.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathed

Verb

For decades, Buck and Aikman’s equally dry sense of humor worked, and there was never the slightest appearance of friction.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Ichiyama has worked closely with Chinese-language auteurs including Hou Hsiao-hsien and Jia Zhangke, and says the mainland industry changed sharply in the mid-2000s.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of worked

Verb

One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

An employee also rinsed off their hands at the sprayer for the dish machine as a means of washing their hands.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rinsed

Verb

The dip can also be mixed with tuna or chicken, used as a burger topping or stirred into egg yolks for a quick egg salad.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The combination of slow growth, high inflation, profligate spending, and soaring debt has stirred a revolt in financial markets.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stirred

Adjective

Yet Netflix's growth has slowed in recent years amid mounting competition from other streaming platforms and a saturated North American market.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Authentic Individualism By 2027, the essential skill communicators need won’t be using AI but maintaining authentic individualism in an AI-saturated world.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026