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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
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Upon their arrival to Ellis Island, they were promptly doused in kerosene to delouse them after the voyage.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 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
The different seat and the different beer worked as Spencer Bivens, seldom used in high-leverage situations, doused the flames.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Carr ends up tripping and falling down stairs, eating soup laced with Plan B One Step emergency contraceptive, and getting doused in cat feces, which leads to him contracting toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can be transferred to fetuses during pregnancy.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The property itself features nine bedrooms, most which have ensuite bathrooms with soaking tubs, terracotta and stone floors, exposed stone walls, and bright and airy rooms doused in bright colors like marigold to cerulean.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Rescuers doused the fire, limited to a mattress inside the apartment, within minutes, according to the department.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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
Upon their arrival to Ellis Island, they were promptly doused in kerosene to delouse them after the voyage.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 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
The different seat and the different beer worked as Spencer Bivens, seldom used in high-leverage situations, doused the flames.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Carr ends up tripping and falling down stairs, eating soup laced with Plan B One Step emergency contraceptive, and getting doused in cat feces, which leads to him contracting toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can be transferred to fetuses during pregnancy.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The property itself features nine bedrooms, most which have ensuite bathrooms with soaking tubs, terracotta and stone floors, exposed stone walls, and bright and airy rooms doused in bright colors like marigold to cerulean.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Rescuers doused the fire, limited to a mattress inside the apartment, within minutes, according to the department.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
Adjective
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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
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The oversized, dual-textured, pre-soaked treatment towelettes bring the power of clinical skincare to your bodycare routine.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andrés was standing there, slightly out of breath, dripping seawater.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Start dripping progress — in your work, your projects, your life — consistently and visibly.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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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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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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