wash (over)

verb

Definition of wash (over)next
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash (over)
  1. run over
  2. flow
  3. boil over
  4. stream
  5. flush
  6. spurt
  7. flood
  8. engulf
Verb
  • His first patient to benefit was 12-year-old James Greenlees, whose broken leg was treated after being run over by a cart.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dash camera video shows 45-year-old Juan Luis Estrada allegedly running over Mendez while the teen took a break from his job at Big 5 Sporting Goods.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of run over
Verb
  • According to regulators, the investments all flowed through Spaventa.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Using the streams as indicators of the groundwater flowing beneath them, Campbell is building a model to identify the best potential sites in Idaho for a subsurface dam.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil over
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  • Running September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, the event will comprise 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, the main attraction during dark nights in August is the Milky Way, which streams through the Summer Triangle to Scorpius and Sagittarius.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • Harrison-Hunte kept his motor going after Arizona rookie QB Carson Beck got flushed from the pocket.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These nanoparticles are then quickly flushed out of the body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flush
Verb
  • However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of spurt
Verb
  • For others, some roads are likely to flood and creeks and streams could also overflow their banks.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The comment sections of many of the influencers who attended were flooded with messages questioning their morals.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Its cells would then engulf the food particle and break it down into its constituent molecules.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Aerial images of the site showed a massive debris field around the remains of a house that was engulfed in flames.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of engulf
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“Wash (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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