wash away

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.

Examples of wash away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sand berms built ahead of the storm were completely washed away. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Last month, Tropical Storm Lala brushed past Hawaii and stirred up landslides, washing away about 100 homes and causing widespread power outages. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Last month, Hurricane Lala brushed past Hawaii and stirred up landslides, washing away about 100 homes and causing widespread power outages. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for wash away

• aaa
• alleyway
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• anime
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