Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washing (over)
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Frank Castle, who is seen running over Peter during a car chase.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Jayden Ryan Wallace was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide after running over North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes outside of Hughes' home on Friday night.—
Maya Rosenberg,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the era of AI, the notion of learning something for yourself is a quiet, internal act of rebellion against a world that seems to be flowing in the wrong direction.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Per their contract with Northern Water, Erie would need to wait until at least April 1 to get water flowing down a canal.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep the toilet lid closed to reduce the spread of odors when flushing.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Water was seen gushing dozens of feet into the air.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The first half of Tarantino’s epic action-movie mixtape Kill Bill is both ultra-stylish and ultra-violent, qualities that blend to create a kinetic blur of flashing blades and spurting arteries.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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