wash over
phrasal verb
washed over; washing over; washes over
1
: to affect or be felt by (someone) thoroughly and deeply
I felt relief washing over me.
Just close your eyes and let the music wash over you.
2
: to appear on (a person's face) suddenly
A look of surprise washed over his face.
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After images show the Guadalupe River swell and water wash over the surrounding areas.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 10 July 2025
The first half beats you over the head, but the second half washes over you with a serene flute riff played by the former Sons of Kemet and the Comet Is Coming bandleader Shabaka.
—Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
If Saturday was any indication, a lot more joy is set to wash over Fever fans, who have waited a decade for the franchise to finish with a winning record.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The answer to this question will direct your own response, whether that involves typing into Google Translate or simply letting the words wash over you.
—Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 10 July 2025
The first half beats you over the head, but the second half washes over you with a serene flute riff played by the former Sons of Kemet and the Comet Is Coming bandleader Shabaka.
—Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
If Saturday was any indication, a lot more joy is set to wash over Fever fans, who have waited a decade for the franchise to finish with a winning record.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The answer to this question will direct your own response, whether that involves typing into Google Translate or simply letting the words wash over you.
—Rachel Ashcroft
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wash over
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“Wash over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20over. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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