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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
News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Two fireboats doused the vessel with water and foam to put out the blaze, with a helicopter assisting.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers using an excavator stationed on a barge filled more than 72 bins, each holding up to 20 cubic yards of waste, with debris from the water, much of which was doused in oil.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The shuttered Pier 54 in San Francisco caught fire Sunday, and firefighters — including a fire boat crew — doused the smoldering blaze, officials said.
—David Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The incident was just as ugly as one in 2019, when cops were doused with water in the middle of a heatwave while trying to make an arrest.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Hage got doused with a Gatorade bath by his players.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is also served in Patatino with mainstays like Eggs Royal offset by more unusual serves that include an addictive plate of flatbread with honey, ricotta, and grapes, and a feather-light stack of orange-scented pancakes liberally doused in a shiny chocolate sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Fire trucks lined the runway and doused the plane in celebration, and tens of thousands greeted players in Medborgarplatsen, the square in central Stockholm, for a celebration.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Willacy later doused Sather in gasoline, disabled the smoke detectors in the home, and placed a fan at her feet to provide oxygen to the ensuing fire.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Two fireboats doused the vessel with water and foam to put out the blaze, with a helicopter assisting.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Workers using an excavator stationed on a barge filled more than 72 bins, each holding up to 20 cubic yards of waste, with debris from the water, much of which was doused in oil.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The shuttered Pier 54 in San Francisco caught fire Sunday, and firefighters — including a fire boat crew — doused the smoldering blaze, officials said.
—David Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The incident was just as ugly as one in 2019, when cops were doused with water in the middle of a heatwave while trying to make an arrest.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Hage got doused with a Gatorade bath by his players.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is also served in Patatino with mainstays like Eggs Royal offset by more unusual serves that include an addictive plate of flatbread with honey, ricotta, and grapes, and a feather-light stack of orange-scented pancakes liberally doused in a shiny chocolate sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Fire trucks lined the runway and doused the plane in celebration, and tens of thousands greeted players in Medborgarplatsen, the square in central Stockholm, for a celebration.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doused
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress has been laying low since giving birth last summer, albeit making a surprise appearance in a nude optical illusion corset dress that appeared to be dripping with blood at a special Jennifer’s Body event in October.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The snow had turned to rain and sleet, and everything was dripping.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The production design by Annie Beauchamp (Top of the Lake, On Becoming a God in Central Florida) is both recognizably grounded and subtly weird, and the camerawork of Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) is attuned to the liminal disconnect as well as the saturated palette.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bubble teas may also contain tea extract powder and non-dairy creamers, which could add saturated fat.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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They’re designed for support on uneven terrain, offer better grip in wet conditions, and keep your feet dry when the weather inevitably shifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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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 20 Mar. 2026.
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