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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
Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Çilbir at Sook Los Angeles as a whole doesn’t see enough çilbir, an enduring Turkish breakfast of eggs poached to jammy yolks, covered in garlicky yogurt and then doused in chile crisp and soft herbs.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Vitello received one for his first win as a manager, while Matt Gage got doused after his first win as a pitcher.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Giants rolled Vitello into the showers and doused him with champagne.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist was reportedly on his way into a building in Santa Monica on Wednesday when he was attacked by a woman and doused in an unknown substance.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wearing a towel around his waist in the locker room, Hurley was doused by his delirious players before spiking a ball from floor to ceiling.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Six weeks later, a 26-year-old woman riding the Blue Line downtown was doused in gasoline and lit on fire in an attack that appeared to be completely random.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
My mom stayed up with me all night in the hotel, passing me cotton pads doused in witch hazel and cold water.
—Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
As some firefighters doused the flames, others began searching the building.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Çilbir at Sook Los Angeles as a whole doesn’t see enough çilbir, an enduring Turkish breakfast of eggs poached to jammy yolks, covered in garlicky yogurt and then doused in chile crisp and soft herbs.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Vitello received one for his first win as a manager, while Matt Gage got doused after his first win as a pitcher.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Giants rolled Vitello into the showers and doused him with champagne.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist was reportedly on his way into a building in Santa Monica on Wednesday when he was attacked by a woman and doused in an unknown substance.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wearing a towel around his waist in the locker room, Hurley was doused by his delirious players before spiking a ball from floor to ceiling.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Six weeks later, a 26-year-old woman riding the Blue Line downtown was doused in gasoline and lit on fire in an attack that appeared to be completely random.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
My mom stayed up with me all night in the hotel, passing me cotton pads doused in witch hazel and cold water.
—Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Everything, from the chassis, the frame, swingarm, subframe, and wheels, is dripping in carbon fiber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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The earthy colorways can give your bathroom a serene aesthetic, like the cream hue Collins has or oak and walnut for something a bit more saturated.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Apr. 2026
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As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Veronica, a pug with a spiky pink collar, trudged alongside her sister Betty, a thirteen-year-old hound, in Princeton one recent wet morning.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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