Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash (over)
Verb
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Homeland Security officials said the pair attempted to run over immigration officers with their car and say both are involved with gang Tren de Aragua.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026 -
After leading 43-40 at the half, the Tommies opened up a double-digit lead with a 10-2 run over a five-minute span late in the second half to take the 11-point win.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tasteful updates that complement the open, flowing floor plan with tis ample natural light.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The common spaces flow into the pad’s three ensuite bedrooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil over medium and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chicken is warmed through, a thermometer inserted in sausage reads 165°F, and sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Pour water to come 1 inch up the sides of a saucepan large enough to fit a steamer basket and bring to a boil over high heat.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 2025
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Golden State had won six of eight coming into what was a playoff-like atmosphere that included rapper Snoop Dogg doing commentary for the game streamed on Peacock.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Uncensored and extended reunion episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
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Strobe lights, spinning grenades, and spurting blood accompany the unts-unts-unts.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The post was flooded with support from both fans and celebrities.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beijing will keep trying to export its way out, flooding global markets—an approach that most trading partners may absorb this year but won’t tolerate forever.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Almost exactly a year ago, another rock-era institution — the 111-year-old Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of the Doors’ fifth studio album — was engulfed in flames after a series of smaller fires.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Wash (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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