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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Crews advanced hose lines to the upper floors and attic as truck company personnel performed ventilation operations, department officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Upon arrival, crews met the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jet on the runway and appeared to hose off its left engine, which was smoking.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Crews advanced hose lines to the upper floors and attic as truck company personnel performed ventilation operations, department officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Firefighters had to hose blood off the streets.
—Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Upon arrival, crews met the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jet on the runway and appeared to hose off its left engine, which was smoking.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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McGonigle, 21, even made a smart choice in socks, going with an old-style, striped look.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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These soft, breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks help reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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House rebels view the attempt to squeeze the SAVE America Act into reconciliation, a restrictive budget process that requires all language to have a direct fiscal impact, as capitulation and want to see the entire bill, including its mandates on voter ID and proof of citizenship, signed into law.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Priced at just £600, the 13-inch Neo squeezes many of the MacBook Air’s best features into a device that is far more affordable.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While volunteers often assist with tasks like answering phones and stocking supplies, Agar sought to make a more personal impact.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The formula works on bare skin or through stockings or tights.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, still stinging from their unexpected Round of 16 Champions Cup elimination midweek, now turn their focus squarely on the MLS season for the next few months until the league breaks for the World Cup.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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These scandals stung at the time, but looking back, Cyrus wouldn’t have changed a thing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kings plucked a point from that affair thanks to a third-period tally from winger Artemi Panarin, who scored their only goal a night earlier against the Buffalo Sabres.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The fairy-tale qualities continue as Betty shows off the contents of her bedraggled herb garden to her new ward, plucking out an edible flower for Laura to sample.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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In another part of the factory, a worker used a wooden stick, like a tongue compressor at a doctor’s office, to scrape excess bits of explosive out of the grooves inside each shell, ensuring that the base would screw on smoothly.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The result is that many contestants are frequent collaborators and have long histories with one another, adding extra juice to their attempts to screw each other over.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Indigenous people have been cheated through laws such as are operated in Nigeria today.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paul frequently accuses Mortenson of cheating and lying, which he’s openly admitted to — after he gets caught.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Simplifying remote access for users with a wide range of tech savvy (or for those stuck in BIOS or trying to troubleshoot) can speed up support and maybe even prevent the need to send a machine in the mail for servicing.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many oil tankers are currently stuck outside the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast, and the blockage has sent Brent crude’s price to nearly $120 per barrel at times.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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