BACKWASH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

backwash

noun

ˈbak-ˌwȯsh

Definition of backwash

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a general recession was the backwash of the crisis in the housing market

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Recent Examples of backwash Other boats were damaged by being tossed onto the wooden piers, then floating back off on the backwash. — Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024 Long story short, more bleach was applied and my hair started to melt away in straggly clumps at the backwash. — Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024 This backwash, otherwise known as acid reflux, can wreak havoc on the lining of your esophagus and cause that burning sensation in your throat. — Lashieka Hunter, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022 The heart’s four valves — two for each side — each sport cartilage leaflets that must be supple enough to open wide with forward flow, then billow closed to stop backwash. — Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for backwash

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backwash

Noun

Small differences across those factors can affect the outcome.

— Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
In many of life’s winner-loser outcomes, the fate of the losers is all but inevitable, granted the values, resources and determination of the winners.

— James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.

— Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

The result is sophisticated yet inviting—think elevated beach house with a dash of desert aesthetic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Another prospective study, from Emory University, found evidence of racial bias, but that the inaccurate results were not fully accounted for by variations in skin tone.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

The series reveals how the actions of a few would trigger seismic, long-lasting and deadly consequences.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Regarding the impact of Craven’s words, particularly on the issue of responsibility, one wonders what the journalist—or the editor—thinks are the consequences of the position, taken to a logical conclusion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

But the argument for Oura’s valuation depends on whether or not investors are seeing it as a single-product hardware maker or something bigger and more expansion potential.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
The Brasserie beside it, a continuation of the same vibe, focuses on French dishes with some good vegetarian options, and hosts a breakfast buffet with lovely local products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026