douching

present participle of douche

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for douching
Verb
  • Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In his weirdest picture—the late, baroque, campy Allegory of Faith—a bug-eyed female figure is shown clutching her chest, one foot balanced perilously on a globe, while a snake gushing blood from its jaws gyrates in the foreground.
    Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • The rain just came pouring, gushing down.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 23 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 pastel hallways outside of the locker areas bounce light off one another, all streaming in from the large surrounding windows.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • Zatima is currently streaming Season 4B, which runs until July 7.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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