Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed (over)
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The letter comes as Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos was in the hot seat at a Senate hearing that ran over two hours on Tuesday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026 -
At that time, officials from the San Jose Police Department described the injury to the sergeant and how officers subsequently shot, then ran over Husien to end his rampage.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the best of James Harden, Ivica Zubac and a finally healthy Kawhi Leonard has been flushed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tankless water heaters require professional descaling, while traditional tank-style units can be flushed safely with proper guidance.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For decades, a significant share of the world's rough diamonds flowed into Antwerp from Russia.—
Chris Livesay,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Company said its crews responded to Tuesday morning's wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 and a semi-trailer truck that was hauling produce was fully engulfed in flames.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Speaking to journalists in Riyadh ahead of Prince William’s visit to Saudi Arabia later Monday, the spokesperson shared for the first time the couple’s view of the crisis that has engulfed the palace and UK parliament in recent weeks.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures remained mild in Florida last weekend while the massive ice storm inundated its neighboring states to the north.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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This administration hasn't necessarily overwhelmed the health-care experts with good news.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex Andrews added 12 points and the Cougars overwhelmed the Aztecs inside with Miles, Jacob Allen and Trevor Zenno.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Swift gushed in a pre-recorded video message.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The couple gushed about their relationship during the interview.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Washed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed%20%28over%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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