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WA

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Washington (approved especially for use with zip code).

  2. Banking. withholding agent.


wa' 2 American  
[waw, wah] / wɔ, wɑ /

noun

Scot.
  1. wall.


W.A. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. West Africa.

  2. Western Australia.

  3. Marine Insurance. with average.


WA British  

abbreviation

  1. Washington (state)

  2. Western Australia

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It originated from what scientists consider Australia's first 'Great Barrier Reef,' a Devonian era reef system located in the Kimberley region of northern WA.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

The biggest power plant in Texas, WA Parish near Thompsons, Texas, emitted 49% more sulfur dioxide last year, or 36,000 tons—more than all but six states that year, according to NRDC’s analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Donations to Beauty of Bronze can be made online or by check payable to Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Beauty of Bronze at 9 South Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Washington state has instituted a basic long-term-care insurance program, the WA Cares Fund.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

For a day and a half, Annabelle runs on a brutally hot road, WA 970, through Cle Elum.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti