wash down

Example Sentences

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Chips and a cup of Tex-Mex style queso as a snack, and a cardamon-spiked mandarin agua fresca to wash down everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Someone got the timing wrong Sunday at the oldest Grand Slam tournament, where the bubbly helps wash down the strawberries and cream.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

For some, apple cider is merely apple juice's oft-neglected step-sibling, or perhaps something to wash down those wondrous apple cider donuts.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2022

Diners at a brewpub in this company town can wash down a Reactor Core pizza with a Plutonium Porter.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2022

But then I dipped my spoon back into the milk, to wash down the soggy cereal.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks