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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
1
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
Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
New opening Gandaia Club has been making a splash on Instagram thanks to its indulgent prego (steak sandwich) served on a silver platter doused in sauce, while Faz Frio serves up traditional Portuguese dishes a stone’s throw from the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
For the most optimistic of Bruins fans, even their hopes were doused when Beck Malenstyn scored on a deflection early in the third, followed up quickly by a Tuch goal, both goals coming off turnovers.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
In the fourth inning, two protesters came on the field, spread the flag on the left-center field grass and doused it with lighter fluid, attempting to set it ablaze.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Ask a local Grab a plastic cup of fresh fruit doused in Tajín and chamoy at Lake Hollywood Park on your way down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran and opposition leader against the Islamic Republic, was doused with red liquid by a protester following a press conference in Berlin.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
The pair stabbed him in the back with an unidentified sharp object and doused him in pepper spray, before punching and kicking him in the face, police said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
New opening Gandaia Club has been making a splash on Instagram thanks to its indulgent prego (steak sandwich) served on a silver platter doused in sauce, while Faz Frio serves up traditional Portuguese dishes a stone’s throw from the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
For the most optimistic of Bruins fans, even their hopes were doused when Beck Malenstyn scored on a deflection early in the third, followed up quickly by a Tuch goal, both goals coming off turnovers.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
In the fourth inning, two protesters came on the field, spread the flag on the left-center field grass and doused it with lighter fluid, attempting to set it ablaze.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Ask a local Grab a plastic cup of fresh fruit doused in Tajín and chamoy at Lake Hollywood Park on your way down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran and opposition leader against the Islamic Republic, was doused with red liquid by a protester following a press conference in Berlin.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
The pair stabbed him in the back with an unidentified sharp object and doused him in pepper spray, before punching and kicking him in the face, police said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An especially visually striking debut, Mosquitoes exists in a saturated hyperreality that is consummately engrossing, and announces the Bertani sisters as formidable portraitists of girlhood cast against the backdrop of an alternately beautiful and oppressive world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As battlefields become ever more saturated with drones and skilled FPV pilots, helicopter crews will need to assume drones could come for them from any angle at any time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Buttonbush grows in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in wet, flooded conditions.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working with wet hair is key to this process.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Showers or even a period of steadier rain will develop Wednesday morning providing for a wet morning commute in spots.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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