as in disasters
something that has failed
the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout
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Recent Examples of washouts
On the other hand, cool‑season sod farmers usually grow Kentucky bluegrass, which germinates slowly compared to other turfgrass species, increasing the risk of washouts.
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Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Record-breaking rains have caused catastrophic washouts, mudslides, and emergency declarations across Washington and northwestern Montana.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Dec. 2025
The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The agency expects to hire 8,900 new air traffic controllers by 2028, but because of factors like attrition, retirements and program washouts, this will only result in 1,000 more certified controllers, according to FAA documents.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are multiple township road closures and washouts in northern Grant County.
—Ben Steele, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Record-breaking rains have caused catastrophic washouts, mudslides, and emergency declarations across Washington and northwestern Montana.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Dec. 2025
The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The agency expects to hire 8,900 new air traffic controllers by 2028, but because of factors like attrition, retirements and program washouts, this will only result in 1,000 more certified controllers, according to FAA documents.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are multiple township road closures and washouts in northern Grant County.
—Ben Steele, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washouts
Noun
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Five worst nuclear reactor disasters 1.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Satellite connectivity can act as a backup during disasters like hurricanes or wildfires.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet, these authors and their peers such as Naomi Schaefer Riley continually shrink this extraordinarily complex problem to outcomes only — framing broken families in deeply dark narratives of horror, highlighting failures and demanding accountability.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Johnson said the failures cost Stephen Nolte his life.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Breakouts would reinforce the prevailing uptrend, while disappointments could trigger near-term volatility and bring support levels in focus.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Have there been any disappointments?—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There has been no lesson learned and inadequate spending on infrastructure improvements, which would help prevent future catastrophes.—
Kristine Alessio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the center of that calculation is the Disaster Relief Fund, FEMA's primary account for responding to catastrophes.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But while growth trends are improving, Apple has been grappling with skyrocketing costs for key components like memory chips and a volatile macro backdrop driven by the war in Iran and advances in AI that have minted stock market winners and losers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a little over two-thirds of all players were net losers, functionally transferring their funds directly to the tiny cabal of predictive gurus.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Along the way, there have been fast times, big doping busts and fierce corporate competition for the fastest humans in history.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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And some late-round picks offset first-round busts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Washouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washouts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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