WASHOUT Synonyms: 200 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈwȯsh-ˌau̇t

Definition of washout

as in disaster

something that has failed the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout

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verb

as in to collapse

to be unsuccessful most of the participants in the tough training program washed out

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as in to bleach

to make white or whiter by removing color the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost

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as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of that last illness washed the child out completely

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as in to rinse

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse wash out your bathing suit in the sink

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Recent Examples of washout

Noun

Overnight rainfall coupled with the arrival of storms Saturday means the region could see a washout. — Kendrick Calfee june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Lawrence pushed Roczen for much of the race before having the front-end washout and laying it down, finishing in seventh place. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Verb

Around noon, employers urged Kansans working in downtown KCMO to return home in case the bridges washed out. — Kansas City Public Library Staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 In 2026, however, the nearly full moon will wash out many fainter meteors, so face away from the moon and be patient — bright fireballs are possible. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for washout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washout

Noun

Rodríguez said numerous public officials died in the disaster, including security personnel, municipal employees and military officers.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of disaster

Verb

The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of collapse

Verb

That buildup can bleach existing pigment from within and damage the enzymes hair needs to keep producing melanin.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
After seeing their brows bleached for the first time at our shoot, Megan and Daniela’s excited screams cause everyone’s heads to whip toward the glam room in a mixture of both fear and curiosity.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026

Definition of bleach

Verb

But on Wednesday, the day after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to secure its fourth consecutive World Cup victory, the fan and his wife, Angélica Arias, walked to the plaza wearing two identical caps.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
And even though Georgia law does not require this, all cyclists and scooterists should wear helmets.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of wear

Verb

Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of rinse

Noun

According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of failure

Verb

Markets had become comfortable with the idea that the conflict would gradually fade into the background but recent developments suggest that assumption may have been premature.

— Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,Lee Ying Shan,Yun Li, CNBC, 7 July 2026
As the dance went on, more voices joined in and the music gradually faded, eventually disappearing.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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