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

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 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

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Fendi used washed gray denim for its straight-fitting jeans for men and women. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 From there, the exhibition gives way to the striking editorial images with which Pavarotti quickly made his name, set against walls washed in scarlet, fuchsia, canary yellow, plum, and terracotta. — Alison S. Cohn, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Many cotton, down, feather, and fiberfill pillows can be machine-washed, often with mild detergent on a gentle cycle. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Scott Gifford, who lives on Venice Avenue, spent the day cleaning up debris that washed onto his property. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 When buying new kitchen towels, check the care tag or product description and choose ones that can be safely washed in hot water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 Machine Wash Cotton and fleece robes can be washed in the washing machine but be sure to wash with similar items and keep your load size small to ensure the fabric is fully rinsed and clean when the cycle is complete. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed

Adjective

But Haslem was dripping sweat after the Heat’s training camp practices this week at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

At one point in the official music video, Rock appears to be bathed in a holy light and raptured up to heaven, only to be deposited back on stage in his Tupac T-shirt fronting a rock band featuring a gospel choir.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
What sets this story apart, Nakajima says, is that Nobita, a human, ends up beneath the waves because he was bathed in the glow of the Adaptation Ray.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathed

Verb

According to court filings, Seaver previously worked for private military contractors and later provided security for Parton and her properties through his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services (SAPS), which is also a party to the lawsuit.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Room for Disagreement Collins has opposed Trump on upwards of a half-dozen major initiatives and worked behind the scenes to temper him on multiple other occasions.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of worked

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The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after blasting off from Texas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
The vehicle splashed down intact in the northern Pacific Ocean three hours and eight minutes after liftoff, causing another eruption of cheers from the folks gathered at Starbase.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashed

Verb

Machine Wash Cotton and fleece robes can be washed in the washing machine but be sure to wash with similar items and keep your load size small to ensure the fabric is fully rinsed and clean when the cycle is complete.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Washing soda functions as a processing aid and is rinsed out before the straw becomes pulp, the organization said.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of rinsed

Verb

Even before its launch, the series stirred spirited discussion from enthusiasts of the book overs Kazan’s decision to center the story’s chilling antagonist Cathy Ames, played by Florence Pugh.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The possibility of losing the road has stirred fears among the runners, cyclists, fishermen, birders and others who use it.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of stirred

Adjective

In my experience, the answer isn’t simply generating more demand but generating high-quality demand, standing out in a saturated market and giving the right people a compelling reason to take the next step.

— David Cozzens, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Animal sources tend to come with more saturated fat, while plant sources often bring fiber and unsaturated fats along for the ride.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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