WASHED Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

washed 1 of 2

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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washed

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verb

past tense of wash

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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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

Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, snow peas, and basil and pre-washed bagged salads have all been implicated in past cyclosporiasis outbreaks. — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026 Public health officials recommend buying whole heads of lettuce rather than bagged, shredded or loose salad mixes (including pre-washed ones). — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 July 2026 Michigan health officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed lettuce; discarding outer layers of lettuce; and washing inner leaves. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 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 Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary. — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026

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While getting my hair washed, several workers were coughing and sneezing around me. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The three-compartment sink wasn’t big enough for the pots and pans washed there. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Asturias is washed by the weather blowing in from the sea and protected from the oven of the country’s central plains by the Picos de Europa, the jagged mountain range that forms the region’s southern border. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 The parasite infects food that has come into contact with human feces, most commonly when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Eleven Southern states—that’s most of them—are hemmed with beach sand and washed in saltwater. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 At sunset, freshly washed tourists and locals alike, arrive at the bar, for gin & tonic, Tusker beer or the hotel’s traditional Old Pal cocktail. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Whether due to size constraints, residue transfer, or bacterial contamination, these items should be washed in your dishwasher alone. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed

Adjective

Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.

— Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.

— Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Another dish to look out for is the seared tuna ($44), bathed in a delectable coconut and brown-butter sauce that’s paired with Jimmy Nardello peppers that look spicy but simply offer a fresh crunch.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Odd dreams of pyramid interiors, bathed in a soft blue light.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of bathed

Verb

If there’s no progress, however, Kayimpa – who worked for a private health organization in Bunia before joining the Ebola effort – is ready to walk out again.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Relievers Tyson Guerrero, Garrett Whitlock and Jovani Morán worked an inning apiece to complete a four-hitter, Boston's 11th shutout of the season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of worked

Verb

Brighton splashed £30million on then 18-year-old Kostoulas from Olympiacos in his homeland during last year’s summer window.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The rocket's Super Heavy booster detached from the Starship spacecraft about two minutes into the flight, and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of splashed

Verb

Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

Over on Reddit and other online forums, Pitt’s return to drinking has stirred controversy, especially from people who are in recovery themselves or who grew up with loved ones who abused alcohol.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Yet Germany’s military buildup has stirred anxiety in France, while industrial rivalries have repeatedly frustrated joint projects.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stirred

Adjective

Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

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