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also dowsed
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
shook the water out of her thoroughly doused hair
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as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
in those days a gentleman would douse his hat when going indoors
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also dowsed
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as in extinguished
to cause to cease burning
douse the campfire before leaving in the morning
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2
as in drowned
to make wet
the heavy rains thoroughly doused the tourists strolling the town streets
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Recent Examples of doused
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
One tenant died on the scene as firefighters doused the flames.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The residence and attached garage were deemed a total loss after firefighters doused the flames.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
After the flames were doused, one person was found dead within the mobile home while two people were taken to a hospital, Fugitt said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Their bodies were doused with gas and burned while Allied forces closed in on Germany’s capital from both sides.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Due to the extreme cold salt was used to help stop ice from forming as firefighters doused the flames.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Now every Sunday, chef-owner Melissa Cottingham is whipping up crispy wings doused in sauces and seasoning, plus one of the city’s best chicken biscuit sandwiches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The 56-room property, which sits on a sliver of prime cliff side real estate above the Bay of Positano, is a primitive Eden doused in fragrant flora and citrus trees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Once the bread is cooled, the lot gets doused in a rum syrup infused with plenty of citrus.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
One tenant died on the scene as firefighters doused the flames.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The residence and attached garage were deemed a total loss after firefighters doused the flames.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
After the flames were doused, one person was found dead within the mobile home while two people were taken to a hospital, Fugitt said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Their bodies were doused with gas and burned while Allied forces closed in on Germany’s capital from both sides.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Due to the extreme cold salt was used to help stop ice from forming as firefighters doused the flames.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Now every Sunday, chef-owner Melissa Cottingham is whipping up crispy wings doused in sauces and seasoning, plus one of the city’s best chicken biscuit sandwiches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The 56-room property, which sits on a sliver of prime cliff side real estate above the Bay of Positano, is a primitive Eden doused in fragrant flora and citrus trees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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Leave faucets dripping and open the doors under sink cabinets to keep the water flowing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Water was seen dripping from a fan into a bucket inside a walk-in refrigerator.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Whole milk contains more saturated fat, and most children already consume more saturated fat than recommended.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Add a single tablespoon of butter (7 grams) or beef tallow (6 grams), and the person has surpassed their daily 10% limit of saturated fat.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Images of flooded streets, subways, and homes are our new normal.—
Amy Chester,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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