wash away
phrasal verb
washed away; washing away; washes away
1
: to carry (something) away by the movement of water
The bridge was washed away by flooding last year.
2
: to get rid of (something, such as unhappy or unpleasant thoughts) completely
Take a vacation to wash away your troubles.
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Because the residue washes away, most experts agree there’s little risk of toxicity from directly consuming anything left over on your plates.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The propane tanks that washed away have created a serious concern due to their ability to explode, officials warned.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
Officials said about 1,000 propane tanks were washed away during the flood.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The wildlife refuge is taking donations for a new quarantine space, as its prior one was washed away in the storm.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The propane tanks that washed away have created a serious concern due to their ability to explode, officials warned.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
Officials said about 1,000 propane tanks were washed away during the flood.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The wildlife refuge is taking donations for a new quarantine space, as its prior one was washed away in the storm.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Wash away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20away. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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