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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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verb

past tense of wash
1
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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5
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
Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary. — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026 Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026 Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Verb
The biggest misconception about the trade has been thinking George is washed as a player. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026 These alternatives may also be a better solution for some items that can't be washed with liquid fabric softener. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 The exterior is inky black and sharply defined against the trees; step inside and everything softens to creamy whites, pale oak, and warm wood tones that make the whole space feel sun-washed and easy. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 But the rhenium that was bound to the organic carbon gets washed through rivers into the ocean, where it is incorporated into new seabed sediments. — Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 Five years ago, with only a few teaser clips delivered by final-cut holder Rinsch, Netflix washed its digital hands of White Horse/Conquest. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Additional ways to protect yourself against cyclosporiasis include making sure fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed before consumption by using clean, running water and a clean produce brush. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Overloading Your Washer Even the softest of towels are not impervious to improper laundering, and overloading your washer or using too little water can affect how thoroughly the towels are washed. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
  1. dripping
  2. bathed
  3. worked
  4. splashed
  5. wet
  6. rinsed
  7. stirred
  8. saturated
Adjective
  • The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
    — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Definition of dripping
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  • When the 13 siblings were rescued, all but the 2-year-old were severely underweight and hadn’t bathed for months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors New York City apartment kitchens are infamously small, and often bathed in white in an attempt to expand the look.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of bathed
Verb
  • Before volunteering at the church, Ugboaja worked for a decade as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, according to the diocese.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of worked
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  • Lendeborg splashed his first three triples in the first quarter, all made from the left corner off an assist.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of splashed
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • The chlorine is rinsed off before packaging and is considered safe by food safety standards.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of rinsed
Verb
  • Your 3rd House of Communication is stirred by the temperamental Moon, while the life-giving Sun boosts your 7th House of Partnership, aligning words with steady commitments.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of stirred
Adjective
  • System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Definition of saturated

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