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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Witnesses said the woman was washed over the falls and trapped under water for several minutes, according to the NPS news release.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
My father’s voice and Povich’s words washed over me like the milk over my cereal.
—Washington Post, 14 June 2024
The information all washes over the audience with the smooth, fast pace of a great Beach Boys song, of which there are many expertly placed throughout the documentary as score.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
Bolt was washed over by such pride being in attendance.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
My father’s voice and Povich’s words washed over me like the milk over my cereal.
—Washington Post, 14 June 2024
The information all washes over the audience with the smooth, fast pace of a great Beach Boys song, of which there are many expertly placed throughout the documentary as score.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
Bolt was washed over by such pride being in attendance.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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“Wash over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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