WASH (OVER) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

wash (over)

verb

Definition of wash (over)

as in to run over

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

recede

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Verb

Lake Bachar allowed just one run over 7⅔ innings across his first three starts, while Ryan Gusto made six starts and John King was also used as an opener.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has claimed that both of the drivers attempted to run over law enforcement agents, but has not provided evidence to back up those claims.

— Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of run over

Verb

England fans are flooding to Miami, with over 30,000 expected for the game as stories of last-minute trips via here, there and everywhere flow as freely as the drinks.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
There is an ethos in the tech industry that talent and information should be able to flow freely and that execution is what ultimately wins.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

Earlier in the tournament, the BBC said the number of people streaming its World Cup highlights had increased by 197 per cent compared to Euro 2024, for example.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The New Mexico Open, featuring a $100,000 purse, will be streamed digitally from September 14-16.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of flush

Verb

The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Social media feeds are flooded with highlights and memes of the Norway striker, and fans can’t get enough.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Definition of flood

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washouts

wash (over)

washroom

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