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also dowse
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
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Being doused in ink and being made to wear a dunce cap?
—Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Kids could be engaged in competitions to spot and douse abandoned campfires with embers still burning.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Officers taking refuge under the bridge responded with fire extinguishers to douse the flames.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Being doused in ink and being made to wear a dunce cap?
—Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Noun
The trail workers also maintain campsites, educate campers about fire safety and douse campfires that are left smoldering.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Kids could be engaged in competitions to spot and douse abandoned campfires with embers still burning.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for douse
Noun
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In another blow to China’s push to become a regional leader, India on Thursday rejected signing a joint statement facilitated by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—one such grouping set up by China and Russia to counter U.S. influence.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Those embarrassing losses with ownership sitting in the expensive seats were a big-time slap in the face to the decision makers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The number of girl slaps exchanged between the governor and Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez over the state budget impasse.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Ty France smacked a high fastball off the wall in right field to drive in the Twins’ first run of the game, and Royce Lewis added an RBI knock later in fourth.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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McNeil’s winning hit Tuesday was his second RBI knock of the night.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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Ferguson alone gave up six hits in the inning and at one point allowed six consecutive baserunners before Sean Newcomb came in and surrendered the three-run shot from Caratini.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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The greatest gift for Giants fans is that Kuiper is still in the broadcast booth, still providing the crescendo calls on walk-off hits, still capturing the drama in the big moments and still finding quiet joy in all those sticky-faced, slice-of-life vignettes in the stands.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Credit card fees, which range from, on average, 2% to 4% of the transaction, are assessed with every swipe, according to Doug Kantor with the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC).—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Where Black Honey adds oomph with every swipe, Nude Honey is the subtler counterpart that enhances what’s already there.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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On my final evening after the game drive, a flute whines and drums thump in the distance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Discussing the tough time for the music industry, the character doesn’t show a lick of empathy for his team.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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When Spike and Erik meet on the mainland, Boyle and Garland exploit the opportunity for low-hanging humor that feels unearned and throws the tone of the film completely out of whack.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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The measure, which is pending before the GOP-majority Senate, takes several whacks at student aid and consequently the accessibility of higher education.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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“Douse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douse. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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