awash  /ə ˈwɑʃ/ ? Meaning of "awash"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) covered with water

Usage(s):

  1. The region is awash in cheap diet aids manufactured in largely unregulated Chinese factories.
  2. After the ceremony, formerly impecunious researchers will find themselves awash in funding, showered with speaking gigs and offered their pick of jobs.
  3. It was awash in $17 billion in debt, was enmeshed in an SEC scandal and had recorded five consecutive quarters of losses.

Quotes

  1. In a recent interview with the Las Vegas Sun, Richardson called for a national water policy and observed that "Wisconsin is awash in water," which many in the lakes region interpreted as a threat to grab their treasure.
    on Nov 12, 2007 By: Bill Richardson Source: Guardian Unlimited

  2. "Any claims that Queensland is awash with GST funds have been silenced today," Ms Bligh said.
    on Jul 1, 2006 By: Anna Bligh Source: Ninemsn

  3. "Washington is awash with corporate money, with lobbyists who pass it out, with politicians who ask for it," said Edwards, who, along with Obama, refuses federal lobbyist donations.
    on Nov 11, 2007 By: John Edwards Source: Chicago Tribune

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