Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washing (over)
Verb
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Shortly before running over Lindsey, Milligan said Lindsey approached his vehicle and pulled on the door’s handles, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026 -
LaMelo Ball must sit down for a legal interview about the day he is accused of running over a child’s foot outside the Spectrum Center, a judge ordered a month before the star Charlotte Hornets player is expected to go to trial in the civil case.—
Julia Coin
May 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Lower flows mean less sediment flushing downstream, accelerating the sinking of the Louisiana delta.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The institution in this case is legacy Hollywood, which is giddy to see this young, fresh source of box-office sunshine finally streaming in.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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All episodes of The Audacity season one are now streaming.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The Office Romance stars have been gushing over each other.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The peonies in my yard were blooming, spurting really.—
Maria Zorn,
Longreads,
24 Feb. 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
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“Washing (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washing%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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