wash over
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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Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl, then brush egg wash over pastry; discard remaining egg wash.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Let the recency bias wash over you, don’t be afraid.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
McIlroy also described the emotions that washed over him as his winning putt dropped.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s something genuinely soothing about checking out for a while—letting a place wash over you, no agenda, no expectations.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Let the recency bias wash over you, don’t be afraid.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
McIlroy also described the emotions that washed over him as his winning putt dropped.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s something genuinely soothing about checking out for a while—letting a place wash over you, no agenda, no expectations.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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