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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
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
The Newcastle striker has doused the fire in fuel by going public with his desire to leave Tyneside amid Liverpool’s pursuit of his services.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 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
Wilted lettuce doused in watery dressing passed off as salads.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Wilted lettuce doused in watery dressing passed off as salads.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The Newcastle striker has doused the fire in fuel by going public with his desire to leave Tyneside amid Liverpool’s pursuit of his services.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 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
Wilted lettuce doused in watery dressing passed off as salads.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Wilted lettuce doused in watery dressing passed off as salads.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
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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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Watch this video to see the rice-free way to dry out a soaked smartphone.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another project dripping red ink involves the Walt Whitman Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey, which began in 2013 and is yet to be completed despite having received more than $1 billion in federal money.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Aiden also makes smooth cold brew by slowly dripping water over the course of several hours.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 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
Adjective
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An in-use wiping cloth should still be wet and somewhat clean from being in a sanitizing solution when at rest.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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