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
  • For aphids, use a strong stream of water to hose down your flowers and then treat them with a soapy water solution.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hose
Verb
  • Despite steady attacks from Iran, oil tankers and other commercial vessels have continued flowing through the narrow waterway.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Charles Jencks, the late American cultural theorist and a famously exacting critic, saw in its flowing forms both sensuality and an important new direction for architecture.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, RadarOnline recently reported that the Friends actress allegedly threw a dig at Pitt while gushing about her new boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • Read on about Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder’s experience on Prime Video’s Carrie, now available to stream.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Starting next year, the Emmy Awards will stream on Amazon Prime Video under a six-year exclusive deal announced yesterday.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • Manzanillo, a major port city in Mexico, rushed to close beaches yesterday in preparation.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Donald noted that the Rams had pass-rushing success in the last few years without him or Garrett.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rush
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“Douche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douche. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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