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as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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2
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the literary review is currently awash in submissions and will not be accepting any more until next year
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Recent Examples of awash
Electric vehicle owners, sellers and manufacturers are awash in uncertainty after Trump signed an executive order Monday that took aim at several EV-friendly initiatives.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Deli Boys is awash with clever references like that, especially to The Godfather.
—Isha Sharma, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The surface was awash with dead flies and bits of grass.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Deli Boys is awash with clever references like that, especially to The Godfather.
—Isha Sharma, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The surface was awash with dead flies and bits of grass.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bedrock was working on sodium-ion batteries, which are lower cost, as sodium is more abundant and cheaper than lithium, and don't use cobalt or nickel.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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These include soaring ceilings and large windows that let in abundant natural light, not to mention the beautiful views.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most places in the body where tumors originate are replete with nutrients: fats, amino acids, oxygen, metals—all the foodstuffs a rapidly growing cell needs.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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History is replete with examples of tariff wars that destroy international trade and punish—and impoverish—all combatants.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Speculation is rife once again that Musk could leave his role at the quasi-official Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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Children outwitting their parents in the technology stakes is clearly rife.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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