douching

present participle of douche

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for douching
Verb
  • Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Celebrities, too, have been gushing about the pastime.
    Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • Like who will be be gushing over and talking about in November?
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Another instance included allegedly hosing down a congregant’s car.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Prevent unwanted weeds from establishing in sidewalk and driveway cracks by hosing out or scraping away dirt and sediment from the cracks.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • The Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony will start streaming at 11 am CT Thursday, June 18.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Lucky begins streaming on Apple TV on July 15.
    Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • That’s the kind of mentality Boise State’s edge rushing group for the 2026 season should expect.
    Shaun Goodwin June 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
  • Share a bold idea, and invite honest feedback without rushing the room.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
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“Douching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douching. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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