Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washing (over)
Verb
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This model takes a field of placeholder tokens running over the canvas multiple times to generate likely tokens and using those to improve estimation of others.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026 -
In recent weeks, a series of media reports, notably by French investigative website Mediapart, brought into public attention allegations by multiple women running over decades against Bruel, prompting additional complaints to be filed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Her auburn hair was styled with long, flowing waves that cascaded down her shoulders with a middle part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Verb
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So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Use a toilet brush to scrub the entire bowl surface, then let the product stand for 5 minutes before flushing.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Verb
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With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Yankees invited him to throw out a first pitch; the Orlando Magic gave him courtside seats and fans got wind of the effort and started flooding his social media with messages and pleas.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Elk were once an abundant source of food in the Alleghenies, both for the Seneca and for the settlers streaming in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Sunlight streaming through windows can quickly raise indoor temperatures, forcing cooling systems to work harder.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Back in 2024, the model made a gushing post on Instagram celebrating her then-boyfriend making it to the Western Conference Finals with the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Trump, who built a career as a real estate developer, has frequently touted the project, gushing over the sounds of jackhammers and excavation trucks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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