Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash (over)
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Dylan Cease threw too many pitches outside the strike zone and too many in the heart of the strike zone and suffered through one of the worst starts of his career, allowing nine runs over the first three innings of a 10-4 defeat.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025 -
While the Yankees haven’t received strong performances from their starting pitchers lately, the team has scored just six runs over its losing streak.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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These are grown men with a never-die mindset flowing through their veins.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Parted in the middle, it's pulled half up into a loose bun that flows down into the rest of her length.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is streaming now on Peacock.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Days of Our Lives, formerly on NBC, now streams exclusively on Peacock.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to National Geographic, symptoms from consuming the fruit of the tree can occur within about 20 to 30 minutes, as the body’s defense system prompts nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to flush the poison from the system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Blood spurts everywhere as Drummond falls down dead and the elevator opens on the testing floor.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Live video feeds showed magma spurting from the ground during the volcanic eruption at the Sundhnúk crater series.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ad featured the artist in his studio, struggling with a piece of artwork, when suddenly, the entire room is engulfed in white paint, covering both his paintings and him.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the Ohio River Valley is inundated with rain, Kentucky creeks were already spilling over their banks on Friday and feeding major rivers, many of which are expected to hit major or moderate flood levels, the Louisville Courier Journal reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Floods could inundate towns, sweep cars away Thunderstorms with multiple rounds of heavy rain were expected in parts of Texas, the lower Mississippi Valley and the Ohio Valley from midweek through Saturday.—
Jeff Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Wash (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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