Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash (over)
Verb
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Curling matches usually run over two hours, and his team already has played nine matches over the last eight days of the men’s round robin.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Gold has been on a historic run over the last year, grabbing headlines and tempting investors who want something tangible that isn't tied to corporate earnings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, 9 minutes.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Festering anger is certain to boil over again.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dane’s final interview is now streaming on Netflix.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Bangtan Boys will also drop a pair of Netflix specials, beginning with the group’s first live show in three years, which will stream on the day after the LP’s release.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chism recommends flushing the system yearly to protect the longevity of your unit.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These stand out amid the otherwise adequate effects, which simply get the spurting, spewing job done.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, all the statues end up in place, the fountain starts spurting red water like the Kool-Aid Man had been stabbed, and their prize pot grows to $106,000.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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More than 4,000 tips flooded law enforcement agencies in the 24 hours after the images were broadcast.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Multiple area fire departments, along with the Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit, were called to battle the fire, which engulfed the $220 million chicken processing and packaging plant.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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The labyrinth of stalls, once a high-energy hub for gaming graphic cards and motherboards, is now engulfed in an eerie quiet.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Wash (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash%20%28over%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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