as in disaster
something that has failed
the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
most of the participants in the tough training program washed out
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as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
that last illness washed the child out completely
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Recent Examples of washout
The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
He was thrust into a perennially dysfunctional environment in the nation’s most hyper-critical media market and won 13 of 38 starts before being dispatched to Carolina, a Big Apple washout at age 23.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office The Michigan State Police Seventh District, which serves Northern Lower Michigan, said on Saturday morning that a bridge at Five Mile Point Road has been closed to all traffic as the road has suffered a wash out on South Black River Road near Red Bridge Road.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This comes amid a debate on the right over what themes to stress to avoid a GOP washout in November.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
He was thrust into a perennially dysfunctional environment in the nation’s most hyper-critical media market and won 13 of 38 starts before being dispatched to Carolina, a Big Apple washout at age 23.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office The Michigan State Police Seventh District, which serves Northern Lower Michigan, said on Saturday morning that a bridge at Five Mile Point Road has been closed to all traffic as the road has suffered a wash out on South Black River Road near Red Bridge Road.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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While stationed in Japan, Fryday helped coordinate disaster relief efforts after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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In year three, there were still injuries, and the team was a disaster.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But after that decent start, their form collapsed.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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Messick, who grew up dreaming of wearing a Rays uniform, continues to be a nightmare for his hometown team.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Avoid rinsing the blueberries before freezing to preserve the natural protective bloom; if rinsed, dry thoroughly.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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If making fresh juice at home, make sure to thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting, peeling, using, or eating them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The carrier failed to secure a financial lifeline to continue operating, ending the discount air travel pioneer’s time in the sky, costing some 17,000 jobs and thousands of cheap flights in the market.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The Kings have failed to advance beyond the first round in seven consecutive postseasons since winning the Stanley Cup in 2014, including six first-round exits since team president Luc Robitaille took ultimate charge of hockey operations in 2017.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Public conversation centers on politics, blame, and strategy, while children fade into the background.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Washout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washout. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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