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douche

verb

Definition of douchenext
as in to hose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for douche
  1. hose
  2. flow
  3. gush
  4. stream
  5. rush
Verb
  • Sweep the deck of debris, hose it down, and scrub any trouble spots with warm, soapy water.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Footage of the scene obtained by the outlet shows the firefighters attempting to hose down the house, as a bright orange flame ripped through the residence.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hose
Verb
  • During 2020 and 2021, federal funding was flowing intononprofits through the PPP forgivable loans and other programs.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Soon after the war started, Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which some 20% of the world’s oil flowed before the conflict, sending shock waves through the world economy.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • As blood gushed from deep puncture wounds on his torso and limbs, Singh fought to get away from his attacker.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Today, the mother-daughter duo share an unbreakable bond, often gushing about each other on social media.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • New episodes will also be available to stream both live and on demand with a Paramount+ Premium subscription or the following day with Paramount+ Essential.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This post contains the full soundtrack for Prime Video‘s The Love Hypothesis movie, now streaming.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • Dave Alston rushed for 126 yards and scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Junior quarterback Danny Strelow also rushed for 162 yards and scored two TDs for the Spartans (6-0, 4-0), who trailed 14-6 entering the fourth quarter.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of rush
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“Douche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douche. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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