doused 1 of 3

variants also dowsed

doused

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verb (1)

past tense of douse

doused

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verb (2)

variants also dowsed
past tense of douse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doused
Verb
Huguley was taken to a baseball field, duct-taped to a bench, doused in gasoline and lit on fire, according to state authorities. Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Firefighters doused the flames, generating clouds of steam. Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025 The entire thing is then doused with a madeira truffle demi glace. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025 His liver will keep him supine, doused until it’s done with its daunting task of detoxification. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 And that just kind of drained him a lot, and doused this flame. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025 Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 In a skillet or in the oven, the beans simmer in a tangy tomato sauce doused in rich olive oil, with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes shining through. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025 Probably somewhere in the stands, on a pit crew member’s back, doused in confetti and champagne like last time. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
  • And with this model, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Add the soaked bread and its water to the blender along with the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Following Harriett's death, the boy began experiencing strange happenings — hearing scratching in the wall, seeing water mysteriously dripping from pipes and walls, and most scary of all, feeling his bed moving.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • So no surprise the shells were his third pick, after dripping sauce on himself.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
    Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Over time, all that bouncing around with wet clothing causes dryer balls to become matted, felted, and stiff.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The length will also keep most of your outfit dry, ideally for particularly wet days.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025

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