How to Use wash off in a Sentence
wash off
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With a dry brush tool, stroke your body– from head to toe– ahead of bathing, then wash off the dead skin in the shower.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024
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Just Stop Oil said the paint is cornflower and will wash off.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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Crew members on the superyacht tried in vain to wash off the paint with hoses.
—Joseph Wilkinson New York Daily News (tns), al, 17 July 2023
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After practices and games, players have no place to wash off the sand from the courts.
—oregonlive, 22 July 2023
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As the earth washed off the central frame, the plastic remained behind.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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The cleanser was extremely easy to wash off and did not leave behind any residue at all.
—Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023
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Rinse the seeds in water using a colander until the pulp and strings wash off; drain.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
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After the water receded, merchandise that had been washed off of the shelves filled the aisles.
—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
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The rug can be machine-washed on the gentle cycle or washed off with a damp cloth, making cleaning a breeze.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
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Sunscreen washes off in the pool — UPF long-sleeves are forever.
—Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
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Some folks have complained that this mascara is difficult to wash off.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 25 May 2023
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Fears arose about the potential to wash off cancellations from stamps and use them a second time.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
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The light, gentle foam washes off without residue, leaving your hands feeling smooth and soft.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
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The budge-proof formula holds its own against sweaty workouts, but still washes off without the usual tug-of-war.
—Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
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The plant oil will stay on any surface until it’s washed off with water or rubbing alcohol, the FDA says.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2023
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Micro-spray heads wash off the leaves of the plant without saturating the soil during the summer, when the plants don’t expect a drenching.
—Lucy Warren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
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In order for a super bloom to happen, the NPS states there needs to be at least half an inch of rain, which washes off the seed's protective coating.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
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The water helps to separate the egg from the membrane and also washes off any of the pesky eggshell remnants left behind while peeling.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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As the first step at your bathroom sink, a cleanser can wash off makeup, dirt, excess oil, or other pollutants from a long day.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023
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And then obviously it’s washed off into the sewage system and the waterways, etc.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 16 May 2023
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Hilary added nutrients to the water that washed off of the surrounding land surface.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 May 2024
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Most self-tanning products require you to wash off the product after a certain amount of hours, but there’s no need for that with the Tan Tonic Glow Drops.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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According to Ayurveda, this means that the Kansa is doing its job, and the graying effect can be washed off easily with a warm washcloth.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
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Once the adsorbent is loaded with lithium, the metal is washed off with warm water, leaving the sorbent to be reused and the water to be recycled.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2023
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The cleanser washed off effortlessly due to its light consistency, leaving no film or excess to deal with.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
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Try to avoid waterproof products, as these tend to be more challenging to remove and wash off completely.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2023
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The modern-day record for such fatalities occurred in 2021, when Americans flocked to beaches in droves to wash off the stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Tim Craig, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
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Experts say: Don’t move frogs or other amphibians from one habitat to another and wash off your boots when leaving a watery area.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2023
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For those wanting a lighter glow, consider washing off before the max recommended time.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
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The shower head sprayer, which is continuously fed by the sub, is designed for small hands to grip, and the colorful cups, faces, and gears will be welcome playmates any time your kiddo needs to wash off a day of being a kid.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 July 2023
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