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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss Head coach Pete Golding was even doused in a Gatorade bath.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Led by Leonard, the Clippers attacked from the start, led by as many as 24 and repeatedly doused a late run by the Pistons.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Record rainfall doused Southern California on Christmas Eve, forcing evacuations and leaving some residents in need of rescue amid rising waters.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
What To Know On November 17, MaGee was doused with gasoline and set on fire while riding the CTA Blue Line in downtown Chicago.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss Head coach Pete Golding was even doused in a Gatorade bath.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Led by Leonard, the Clippers attacked from the start, led by as many as 24 and repeatedly doused a late run by the Pistons.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Record rainfall doused Southern California on Christmas Eve, forcing evacuations and leaving some residents in need of rescue amid rising waters.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
What To Know On November 17, MaGee was doused with gasoline and set on fire while riding the CTA Blue Line in downtown Chicago.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some of the connections are easy to spot, like designers leaning into richer, more saturated color palettes correlating with jewelry acting less as a neutral accent and more as a visual counterpoint.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 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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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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