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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
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
By daybreak, firefighters were still working to douse the flames at the complex.
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Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
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Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Although crews made strong initial progress dousing the roof with water, the leak was then discovered inside the building, and several small explosions reinvigorated the flames and smoke.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
By daybreak, firefighters were still working to douse the flames at the complex.
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Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In interiors, a pop of red adds energy, but a douse of it on the walls transforms the room entirely.
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Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
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Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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After the first was extinguished, police searched the home and found no occupants inside.
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Helitack crews – like the one from Rifle County – often parachute into remote areas and help coordinate water drops to extinguish the flames.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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The number of Tarrant County kindergartners vaccinated against measles dipped slightly last school year, according to the latest data.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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While dealing real damage, Moscow’s ability to adapt has prevented Ukraine’s drone campaign from dealing the decisive blow Kyiv’s allies had hoped.
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Apple could still handle the iPhone differently by raising only Pro model prices, adjusting storage tiers, leaning on carrier promotions or pushing trade-in offers harder to soften the blow.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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Guests can opt to immerse in the buzz of Queenstown, or tuck into the property’s over-staffed elegance, as the property has an exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio.
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For those who want to truly immerse themselves in American history, these are must-visit sites.
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DeTiger also discusses working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, the influence of Rush’s Geddy Lee and developing her signature slap bass style.
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Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
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“Douse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douse. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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