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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The solution is a two-pronged approach 1) to control the ants and 2) to wash away the scale, mealy bugs, and aphids.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Saliva is your body's way of naturally washing away food and protecting dental health.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Saliva is your body's way of naturally washing away food and protecting dental health.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wash away
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“Wash away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20away. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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