wash
verb (used with object)
to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
will be washing
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future progressiveof wash.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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I will be washing my berries a lot more thoroughly!
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
To protect against an outbreak, the Joffrey is not having performers under 12, is enhancing cleaning protocols, and will be washing costumes more frequently.
From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
Anywhere money can flow, there is the danger that the proceeds of financial crimes will be washing through the financial system.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2015
Say that mother will be washing at the Antonisens' the whole of the end of the week, and they'll quite understand it.
From One of Life's Slaves by Jessie Muir
"Eliza will be washing up," Cathy whispered, "and she was promised to see it."
From The Enchanted Castle by E. (Edith) Nesbit
