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The deck of the boat was almost awash.
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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But the best way to save a few hundred a night is to visit during shoulder season — rates are significantly lower in September and October, but Maine in the fall, when the tourist crowds dissipate and the trees are awash in color, still holds plenty of appeal.
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Lila Battis, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
The ceremony will be awash in relief and respect, as even the mere title of the honor fits him perfectly.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The spring 2024 collections were awash with loafers, including creative director Sabato de Sarno’s debut at Gucci which had 25 platformed loafers in the line-up.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The modern Michigan college campus has often been awash in construction, aiming to shore up infrastructure, improve student life, upgrade athletic facilities and so much more.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
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Lila Battis, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
The ceremony will be awash in relief and respect, as even the mere title of the honor fits him perfectly.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The spring 2024 collections were awash with loafers, including creative director Sabato de Sarno’s debut at Gucci which had 25 platformed loafers in the line-up.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The modern Michigan college campus has often been awash in construction, aiming to shore up infrastructure, improve student life, upgrade athletic facilities and so much more.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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awash
adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh 
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion
Geographical Definition
Awash
geographical name
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast
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