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also dowsed
as in soaked
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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3
as in dipped
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
douse the grapes in water to remove any grit
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Recent Examples of doused
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The two friends decided to kiss, passionately, before being doused with a bucket of ice.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Frank Olton was discovered bound to a pole in the basement with multiple stab wounds after being doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire, police sources told the New York Post.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But scientists have questioned whether detecting high quantities of antimicrobial resistance genes actually translates to higher amounts of resistant bacteria—pathogens surviving despite being doused with drugs.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Cleaning more delicate shoes Some shoes—like heels, Uggs, and anything made out of leather or suede—would be ruined if they were doused with detergent and spun around for half an hour.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Offolter says Reeves doused the deputy’s vehicles with gasoline, lit the fuel, and the fire spread to the house, the station reported, adding that the vehicles and home were destroyed.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Smollett, who identifies as gay and Black, claimed two masked men assaulted him, doused him with bleach, put a rope around his neck and called him homophobic and racial slurs.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Fireworks filled the sky north of Kinnick Stadium the moment Iowa players Xavier Nwankpa and Jaden Harrell doused Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz with Powerade.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The two friends decided to kiss, passionately, before being doused with a bucket of ice.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Frank Olton was discovered bound to a pole in the basement with multiple stab wounds after being doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire, police sources told the New York Post.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But scientists have questioned whether detecting high quantities of antimicrobial resistance genes actually translates to higher amounts of resistant bacteria—pathogens surviving despite being doused with drugs.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Cleaning more delicate shoes Some shoes—like heels, Uggs, and anything made out of leather or suede—would be ruined if they were doused with detergent and spun around for half an hour.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Offolter says Reeves doused the deputy’s vehicles with gasoline, lit the fuel, and the fire spread to the house, the station reported, adding that the vehicles and home were destroyed.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Smollett, who identifies as gay and Black, claimed two masked men assaulted him, doused him with bleach, put a rope around his neck and called him homophobic and racial slurs.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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Nelson’s famed guitar, Trigger, was on his bus and unharmed, but other gear and equipment were so soaked or damaged that the next stop on the tour, in Oklahoma, had to be nixed as well.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once butter is melted and bubbling, add 3 soaked bread slices to pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm followed me up the stairs, both of us barefoot and dripping in our wet trunks.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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