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

For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The city estimates hundreds of feet of beach were washed away, just three years after a beach replenishment project. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

As glaciers and ice sheets melt, causing sea levels to rise, some nations are at risk of being washed away entirely. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

But an unseen cloud over her head began to rain on her — actual water, soaking her through — until the rain washed away her dress. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026

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