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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But what the show ends up doing is withholding empathy for its protagonist, who looks increasingly sociopathic with each death that washes over her.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Outside the National Assembly, loud cheers washed over a large crowd of pro-impeachment protesters, some of whom had set up free coffee and food stalls for fellow demonstrators.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
In the evenings the setting sun washes over the fig trees, agave plants, terrace loungers, and a tiny pool, which was painted with an abstract blue face by the Belgian artist Stefaan De Croock, a.k.a.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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Instead of choosing costly paper towels that will only last you a few weeks, reusable paper towels can be washed over and over again.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Outside the National Assembly, loud cheers washed over a large crowd of pro-impeachment protesters, some of whom had set up free coffee and food stalls for fellow demonstrators.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
In the evenings the setting sun washes over the fig trees, agave plants, terrace loungers, and a tiny pool, which was painted with an abstract blue face by the Belgian artist Stefaan De Croock, a.k.a.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Reusable paper towels: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $29.99
(Amazon )
Instead of choosing costly paper towels that will only last you a few weeks, reusable paper towels can be washed over and over again.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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 31 Dec. 2024.
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