Synonyms of washes

washes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wash

1

as in bathes

to flow along or against

crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bathes
• splashes
• ripples
• lips
• laves
• bubbles
• laps
• gurgles
• sloshes
• plashes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flies
• works
• passes
• stands up
• plays
• holds water
• holds up
• takes
• passes muster
• goes down
• goes over
• gets through
• goes through

3

as in splashes

to flow in a broken irregular stream

soapy water washing down the drain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashes
• bubbles
• ripples
• drips
• trickles
• gurgles
• dribbles
• swirls
• laps
• rushes
• plashes
• swishes
• guggles
• eddies
• drops
• squirts
• swooshes
• jets
• gushes
• spurts
• purls
• spouts
• spews
• swashes
• whishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• streams
• runs
• pours
• rolls

4

as in wets

to make wet

rain washed the countryside for days on end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wets
• drowns
• rinses
• floods
• waters
• soaks
• bathes
• drenches
• water-soaks
• flushes
• douses
• submerges
• showers
• damps
• wets down
• splashes
• waterlogs
• sops
• dips
• sprinkles
• bedraggles
• moistens
• hydrates
• souses
• moisturizes
• soddens
• inundates
• humidifies
• drizzles
• saturates
• bedews
• mists
• hoses (down)
• deluges
• impregnates
• overflows
• asperses
• dampens
• swamps
• laves
• sloshes
• irrigates
• dunks
• rehydrates
• steeps
• sluices
• ducks
• rewashes
• rewets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dries
• sears
• dehydrates
• evaporates
• scorches
• desiccates
• parches
• dewaters
• wrings
• dehumidifies
• freeze-dries
• drip-dries

5

as in rinses

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

washed the baby's hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rinses
• flushes
• floods
• irrigates
• washes out
• sluices
• engulfs
• inundates
• flows
• soaks
• streams
• gushes
• saturates
• swamps
• rushes
• hoses
• drenches
• deluges
• splashes
• sloshes
• douches
• douses

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stirs
• swirls
• shakes
• churns
• whisks
• whirls
• whips
• agitates
• beats
• reels
• wheels
• paddles

washes

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marshes
• wetlands
• swamps
• sloughs
• bogs
• muds
• muskegs
• fens
• marshlands
• moors
• mires
• swamplands
• morasses
• sludges
• swales
• oozes
• muck
• quagmires
• gucks
• slimes
• slop
• slush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of washes

Verb

On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz. — FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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

Noun

These jeans are available in three washes—a deep blue, medium blue, and light blue—with a mid-rise fit that is comfortable enough for everyday wear. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

The companies positioned the finish as a way to help wearers go longer between washes. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Cleanse gently, since harsh foaming washes and hot water can strip the little oil mature skin has. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The smart obstacle sensors steer clear of toys and stray charging cables, while the multi-stage dock automatically washes and dries the pads between cycles. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Urtekram Organic rosemary shampoo for fine hair This organic Nordic shampoo uses rosemary for scalp health and minimal ingredients that leaves the scalp build-up free between washes. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Even after multiple washes, the fabric maintains its soft, velvety feel. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

The Good Housekeeping Institute has tested 34 laundry sheets using standardized stains, machine washes, whiteness measurements and dissolution tests. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Now, in everything from deep indigo to faded washes, denim is once again inching wider at the hem, landing somewhere between a classic bootcut and a dramatic flare. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026