WASHES Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

washes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wash

as in bathes

to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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as in flies

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 splashes

to flow in a broken irregular stream soapy water washing down the drain

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as in wets

to make wet rain washed the countryside for days on end

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as in rinses

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse washed the baby's hair

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as in stirs

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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washes

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noun

plural of wash

as in marshes

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes

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Recent Examples of washes

Verb

Griffin diligently washes his hands after his dogs lick them, especially before picking up a slice of pizza. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Rain often washes those chemicals and fertilizers into nearby rivers and streams. — Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Once the water is turned back on, the bread dissolves and simply washes through the plumbing system. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 Brunello Cucinelli kept fits classic (straight legs, slight cuffs) and washes light. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 After each print, the machine washes the leftover pigment from its gears, turning the once distinctly red and blue dyes into an oozing purple liquid. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Or take Doofy Gilmore (Dave Sheridan), a lisping dimwit geek who washes with his own spit. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026

Noun

The brand is particularly known for its jeans, offering an impressive variety of fits, rises, lengths, and sizes in quality materials and cute washes. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 This model solves issues for those without home charging, reduces grid strain, and allows stations to be located in less prime, more cost-effective areas, offering additional car services like washes. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The straps are adjustable and the material doesn’t look saggy or worn after a few washes. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Experts say rinsing produce under cool running water is enough, and special produce washes or household cleansers aren’t necessary. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 Sizes span 24-31, and washes range from Nocturne black and ecru Soap Stone to light and inky shades of indigo. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026 Fall washes also prove to be just as diverse as its silhouettes. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 After multiple washes, reviewers say both pieces still look and feel fresh. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Illisa, the proprietor, has been collecting these items for four decades and washes and irons them herself. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washes

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Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of bathes

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Across the street, the Llano River splashes its way over limestone formations and into reed thickets.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Harry Kane splashes his face with ice water during a hydration break for a FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match on July 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

— Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of splashes

Verb

Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
While dealing with an impending counterattack from Oda, Murashige finds that trouble stirs in his own courts as mysterious deaths, from a child prisoner to other officials, end up mysteriously murdered.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Definition of stirs

Noun

There’s also mix of vegetation and freshwater marshes near the beating heart of the city.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Much of Corona, Flushing, Elmhurst, and East Elmhurst were built on low-lying marshes and meadows along the once four-mile-long Flushing River.

— Len Maniace, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026