douching

present participle of douche

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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
  • That’s hardly the only public money flowing to Kansas City’s World Cup hosting efforts, which include six matches that will be played between June 16 and July 11.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Back in 2024, the model made a gushing post on Instagram celebrating her then-boyfriend making it to the Western Conference Finals with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
  • Blood kept gushing out, soaking the pads under her dark red.
    Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and the City of Los Angeles are hosing free watch parties across the region for the World Cup.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • This means pressure-washing the deck or hosing down the lawn before laying down your fresh rug.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Elk were once an abundant source of food in the Alleghenies, both for the Seneca and for the settlers streaming in.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Sunlight streaming through windows can quickly raise indoor temperatures, forcing cooling systems to work harder.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Soon the sun won’t dip below the horizon at all, drenching the valley in perpetual light.
    Story by Billy Perrigo, Time, 4 June 2026
  • The bathrooms have spacious vanities stocked with Le Labo products in pump bottles, rain-drenching showers, and in many, soaking tubs that open to the guest room for natural light via sliding panels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The historic victory sparked scenes of jubilation, with fans flooding the streets, celebrities joining in the festivities and city leaders planning a ticker-tape parade.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 June 2026
  • With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Douching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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