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.
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Instead of harping on the negatives and problems, center and rest your energy on the positives and protect your peace to wash away some of your worries.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Instead of harping on the negatives and problems, center and rest your energy on the positives and protect your peace to wash away some of your worries.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Odor removal means breaking down and washing away the molecules that cause the smell.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Maps had become useless; streets and landmarks washed away or hidden.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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“Wash away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20away. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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