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washing (over)

verb

Definition of washing (over)next
present participle of wash (over)
as in running over

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  1. running over
  2. flowing
  3. flushing
  4. flooding
  5. streaming
  6. gushing
  7. spurting
Verb
  • Knight is serving a 28-year prison sentence in California for running over and killing a Compton businessman outside a burger stand in January 2015.
    — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As the boy backs away, the family's husky mix, Bella, is seen running over from across the yard and chasing the bear away, circling behind the animal and placing itself in between the bear and the boy.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of running over
Verb
  • The cold water is flowing into the oceans, according to a study in Wednesday’s journal Scientific Data.
    — Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In top cities like Austin, Miami and Nashville, cash-flowing properties can be harder to find.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • The bathroom is at the far end of the home from the entrance and includes a flushing toilet, a shower, and a sink.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kerr recommends flushing excessive amounts of fertilizer from the soil with large amounts of water.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushing
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  • This work should not be about flooding the internet with AI slop.
    — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • One rumor had terrorists flooding the island of Manhattan, leaving no exit.
    — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooding
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  • Loktev is self-distributing the film theatrically (MUBI has acquired streaming rights to parts I and II and is currently streaming Part I).
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Try all the literary film and TV coming to streaming this season.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of streaming
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  • Williams launched into a homily on the beauty of that sequence, gushing with admiration not only for Walker’s hustle but also for the tenacity of the entire offensive line.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For several seconds, the camera angle jolts to a view of just gushing water.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gushing
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  • 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 spurting
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“Washing (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washing%20%28over%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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