as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
a reenactor dressed like Benjamin Franklin in waistcoat, breeches, and hose
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
when the guy failed to return with our money, we realized that we had been hosed
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Recent Examples of hose
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Bags of dry cement are piled together like blocks to build the wall, and then the entire structure is thoroughly sprayed with water from a hose.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Jay Blackman, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The thick sole is sturdy enough to drive a shovel into the ground, and when your feet get dirty, as they’re bound to do, the water-resistant and quick-drying clogs are easy to hose off.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Bags of dry cement are piled together like blocks to build the wall, and then the entire structure is thoroughly sprayed with water from a hose.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Another angle shows crew members on the ground trying to hose down the aircraft.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The thick sole is sturdy enough to drive a shovel into the ground, and when your feet get dirty, as they’re bound to do, the water-resistant and quick-drying clogs are easy to hose off.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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There are similarities between Clarke and Watson in gait, dribbling style and appearance (socks rolled down, shirt untucked).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Elson and her colleagues are now looking to tackle toxins and to investigate how their inoculated filter socks might support other efforts.—
Lauren Oster,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Custom Container Living View 8 Images Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m).—
Adam Williams
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2025
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Officials hope that increased lending and spending will help ease deflationary pressures that have dragged down prices, squeezed company profits, and weakened consumer confidence.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Perfect for casual sipping or stocking up for parties.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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At Savage, the Underwear People are out in force, dancing in corsets or merry widows, their thigh-high stockings held up by garters.—
Amy Virshup,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Suarez is getting stung here and there, but the last two rounds the challenger is landing a bit cleaner.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Additionally, getting stung by an Asian needle ant can be dangerous due to the life-threatening anaphylaxis that a sting can trigger.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Adams plucked out Shakespeare’s lines and mounted them like gems in a finely wrought score.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Companies are still developing mining vehicles, but one method would be to use large tractor-sized machines that drive across the sea floor plucking up nodules and transporting them via long pipes to a ship on the surface.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Verb
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But death in the Final Destination movies has a way of coming for those who cheat their fate, and in this case, the grim reaper wants the survivors of the Skyview disaster and their blood relatives.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Brunson ultimately aligned himself with fan-favorite LA Knight after Haliburton tried helping Paul to cheat during the match by giving him brass knuckles.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Best Uses Due to their smooth, slippery surface, nonstick pans are ideal for delicate foods that are prone to sticking.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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No calibration, no camera… just plug, stick, and go.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two hustled off to the airport Friday morning to meet with donors in Southern California.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Ellie hustles Dina into the nearest building, but her efforts to secure the formerly posh music venue is interrupted by a shaky Dina holding a gun on her.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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