as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a general recession was the backwash of the crisis in the housing market
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Recent Examples of backwash
The heart’s four valves — two for each side — each sport cartilage leaflets that must be supple enough to open wide with forward flow, then billow closed to stop backwash.
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Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2022
This backwash, otherwise known as acid reflux, can wreak havoc on the lining of your esophagus and cause that burning sensation in your throat.
—Lashieka Hunter, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022
Cleaning regularly is important because there will inevitably be some backwash in your rinsing apparatus after use, which can contain virus particles, bacteria, allergens or other irritants that were flushed from the nose, Lane said.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
Watery with pebble- and fleck-size bits of squash and carrots that reminded me of sipping a toddler’s backwash.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021
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Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2022
This backwash, otherwise known as acid reflux, can wreak havoc on the lining of your esophagus and cause that burning sensation in your throat.
—Lashieka Hunter, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022
Cleaning regularly is important because there will inevitably be some backwash in your rinsing apparatus after use, which can contain virus particles, bacteria, allergens or other irritants that were flushed from the nose, Lane said.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
Watery with pebble- and fleck-size bits of squash and carrots that reminded me of sipping a toddler’s backwash.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backwash
Noun
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One major caveat with this dataset is that the numbers are not equivalent to the actual percentages of product that is made in those locations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, the lesson of Fukushima seemed clear.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The collapse of construction In the immediate aftermath of the war Israel’s economy froze.—
Shoshanna Solomon,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Backwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backwash. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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