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as in to fly
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 to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes
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Vaishali Dev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The deacon grabbed his son a glass of Kool-Aid to wash the bitter taste out of his mouth, and then put his son to bed, according to the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Anything that needs extra attention or a heavy wash should not be washed on cold.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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Verb
When my daughters were kids, they—and my husband—typically relied on me to cook, clean and wash their clothes.
—Vaishali Dev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The deacon grabbed his son a glass of Kool-Aid to wash the bitter taste out of his mouth, and then put his son to bed, according to the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
This Korean face wash melts away makeup, dirt, and sunscreen, leaving your skin with a clean feel without any oily remnants.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Anything that needs extra attention or a heavy wash should not be washed on cold.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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As day turns to dusk and then nighttime, the suffused daylight outside gives way to the firefly-like flicker of passing headlights, while inside the room is bathed in light from a huge TV screen on one wall.Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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That meant walking, dressing, toileting, eating, bathing, and getting in and out of bed onto a chair.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Anne Henry, 36, flew in from Orlando with two friends for less than 24 hours to try for tickets knowing that not attending the concert was a real possibility.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Virginia Proctor, born in Prescott, first flew solo in a Luscombe in 1963, taking off from a dirt strip in Wynne.Kimberly Dishongh, arkansasonline.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even so, around 8,000 people flocked to the annual summit in Riyadh drawn by the billions of dollars that the Saudi wealth fund has splashed on fund investments, with startups like electric car maker Lucid and AR company Magic Leap, sports events like LIV Golf and Newcastle United Football Club.Iain Martin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the nature documentary category, Our Oceans will splash down on Nov. 20.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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To use a bluing bar, wet it and rub it directly on the stains prior to laundering.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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To use De-Solv-it on lipstick stains, wet the stain with water and spray it with De-Solv-it, agitate the fabric by rubbing it against itself, and then launder the garment as usual.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
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Afterward, run at least two cycles with plain water to rinse away any vinegar residue.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Let the treatment sit for 10 minutes before rinsing it out.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cook, stirring often, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 15 minutes.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Dinner table conversations often involved LeBron vs. Jordan, with Christian siding against the older generation to stir the pot.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
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They can be seen roaming the marshes in search of food before beginning their journey, typically between early March and mid-May, to Asia.David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Little is known about Dufrene other than that the 39-year-old is a captain for Arthur’s Air Boat Tours, giving wildlife tours on the swamps and marshes just outside of New Orleans.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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The pair, who met while working on 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and began dating in 2021, have kept their relationship relatively private.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics The U.S. economy will perform better and working Americans will fare better if Vice President Harris wins the presidency, as economic policy will remain largely unchanged.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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