wash (over)

verb

Definition of wash (over)next
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash (over)
  1. run over
  2. flow
  3. stream
  4. flush
  5. spurt
  6. flood
  7. engulf
  8. inundate
Verb
  • Fill the top tank to the marked lines with warm water and detergent, pull a trigger on the handle to wet wash, and then run over the area slowly and watch the bottom tank fill with dirty water.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
  • While Coughenour was able to swim back to the boat, Barnes ended up getting run over by the vessel.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of run over
Verb
  • Our team coach would pass by all those terraced houses in Moss Side, a setting that gets the juices flowing.
    Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Photo : Courtesy of Elad Group The dining area flows to the backyard.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of flow
Verb
  • The strategy involved heavily investing in streaming technology and content licensing, while the associated risks included potential loss of DVD subscribers to the competition (e.g., Blockbuster), uncertain technology infrastructure reliability and significant capital investment.
    Adam Ennamli, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Of the album’s total units, 285,000 came from streaming equivalent albums (SEA), translating to an impressive 379.72 million on-demand official streams of the album’s 12 tracks.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of stream
Verb
  • If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Verb
  • The laughs hit hard and the blood spurts wildly in this tale of the Smith family, led by patriarch Frost, who goes on holiday on a remote island with some dark and deadly secrets.
    William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Stock up Tyler Toffoli, Jake Walman, Alexander Wennberg, Timothy Liljegren Toffoli has given San Jose immediate payoff for its $24 million investment with a hot start and another current goal spurt to lead the club with nine.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of spurt
Verb
  • After an incident like this, he typically gets flooded with requests (and said the calls had already started coming in).
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Viewers were quick to praise the video, flooding the comments section with admiration for the cat's patience and the mom's doting.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Mohammed Badra | Afp | Getty Images Macron returned from a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia Wednesday evening, having kept a low profile in recent weeks amid the ongoing political turmoil engulfing the government — turmoil that ultimately resulted from his own decision-making.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Colorado State women’s volleyball will play in the Mountain West conference championship game against San Jose State University on Saturday amid a national controversy that has engulfed the Spartan’s team over a transgender athlete.
    Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of engulf
Verb
  • More than 250 people were killed as murky waters submerged entire villages, destroyed roads, and inundated dams.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In recent years, we've been inundated with surveys, polls, and questionnaires—they’re all tools used to try and find some clarity amid an increasingly complex world.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inundate
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