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1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
douse the campfire before leaving in the morning
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2
as in to drown
to make wet
the heavy rains thoroughly doused the tourists strolling the town streets
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as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
in those days a gentleman would douse his hat when going indoors
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British
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
those soccer hooligans need a sound douse or two from a police officer's club
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Recent Examples of douse
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Scoop the melty mixture into a soft roll, then douse it all with fresh herb sauce.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Then came two sons calling about an alcoholic father who drank to douse the stress of his perfectionism.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Most people enjoy pepper sauce best when doused over vegetables side dishes, especially peas, succotash, and greens.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Scoop the melty mixture into a soft roll, then douse it all with fresh herb sauce.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Then came two sons calling about an alcoholic father who drank to douse the stress of his perfectionism.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for douse
Verb
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Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Firefighters made progress on firelines Wednesday evening, strengthening control lines and extinguishing hot spots, Cal Fire officials said in an update.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Hosted nonfiction dipped to 23 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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South of Miami, the Florida Keys are known for their laidback charm, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Orlando's theme parks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The rookie took a deep breath, settled into his stance and watched as Houston’s pitcher, Enyel De Los Santos, attempted to deliver the final blow.—
Latif Love
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Star third baseman José Ramírez broke a bone in his left hand on a swing Saturday and will be sidelined for an indefinite period, a massive blow to the two-time defending AL Central champions.—
Tom Withers,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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While food during flying days and science days was more grab-and-go, under Wiseman’s seat was a potable water dispenser that allowed the astronauts to wet food that flew with them as a powder.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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Also, DirecTV is immersed in a carriage dispute with Scripps and recently dropped the stations nationally, at least for now.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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In the ’80s, a young Parrish, a native of Chicago’s South Side, the son of record-loving parents and the nephew of a jazz musician, was immersed in sound.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Burke, a Dodgers teammate, had provided the setup for the pioneering hand slap, a spontaneous response to a homer that Baker hit in 1977.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Douse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douse. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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