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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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This includes whether contaminated clothing could transfer lead to other items in the wash and how detergents interact with the chemical.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The net results in Illinois were a wash.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

I did not expect to feel something magical wash over me: the feeling of surprise.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Stacey commended Brayen's school for its handling of his allergies - pupils wash their hands before and after lunch, and Brayen heads straight to the yard after eating.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Mary might wash the same spot on the floor for hours; leaving the rest of the house filthy.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.