Definitions

wash

[wosh, wawsh] / wɒʃ, wɔʃ /

NOUN

laundry, bath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleaning shampoo washing

STRONG

ablution bathe cleansing laundering rinse scrub shower

WEAK

dirty clothes

NOUN

wave; water movement

Synonyms

STRONG

eddy flow gush heave lapping murmur roll rush spurt surge surging sweep swell swirl swishing undulation

WEAK

ebb and flow

NOUN

coloring

Synonyms

STRONG

coat coating film layer overlay rinse stain suffusion swab

VERB

bathe, clean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe

STRONG

bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shampoo shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub

WEAK

brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath take a shower

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry

STRONG

dirty ignore

VERB

be convincing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stick

STRONG

convince endure

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible be reasonable bear scrutiny carry weight hold up hold water stand up

Antonyms

WEAK

dirty

Example Sentences

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A two week "wash out" period separated the phases so the researchers could reset the conditions before testing the next drink.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

An opinion piece published Wednesday by La Vanguardia newspaper—owned by a close friend of Isak—said Jonathan’s arrest leaves “a bitter taste in the mouth that no toothpaste or mouthwash can wash away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

The Cambridgeshire car wash did not respond to our request for comment.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“What are you going to do for something to eat, and who’s going to wash your clothes?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

wash

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