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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Some had hoses trained on piles of smoking debris while others lifted and moved lumber and other burned wreckage as if searching for people underneath.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Sean Emery, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Aphids are often managed by hosing them off foliage using a strong stream of water.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Drip lines and soaker hoses work well, as do longer wands on your hose.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Some had hoses trained on piles of smoking debris while others lifted and moved lumber and other burned wreckage as if searching for people underneath.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Her neighbors stayed in their backyard, hosing down trees as aircrafts continued water dumps.
—Sean Emery, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Aphids are often managed by hosing them off foliage using a strong stream of water.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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The kits, which include a wipe, aromatherapy and comfortable socks are not covered by insurance and cost $50 to $80.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The footwear had a vintage aura, and paired with her white knee-high socks and polka dot dress, the singer-songwriter almost looked plucked out of the London mod scene of the ’60s.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Freddie Freeman squeezed one inside the left-field foul pole in the first inning, his fourth home run in nine games (after hitting just one in the previous 35 games).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The bedroom is now its own separate space—one that Konieczny managed to squeeze more custom storage inside—and despite having to move the shower and toilet, the bathroom is much more functional as well.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Noun
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White catfish are popular freshwater catfish used for stocking ponds and private lakes.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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That means clear responsibility for stocking products, better oversight, visible and consistently filled dispensers, staff training, and real time reporting when supplies run low.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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And why they were stung by the events of the last few weeks.—
Thomas Nagorski,
Time,
3 June 2026
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That doesn't mean the verbal attacks haven't stung.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Whatever is plucked from the vegetable patch that day appears on the menu, accompanied by dangerously tasty sourdough, fermented using the appley waste from the cider production.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Decisive to their survival was the no-name midfielder Sabatini plucked out of Brazil.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The necessary tools — screw guns, saws, hammers — aren’t easy to come by in San Quentin, California’s oldest prison; the lockup has a long history of violence, gang wars, executions and murder.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Though Lesnar rarely cheats to win, Femi isn’t going to lose clean.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Greg de la Garza, Miami The Republican Party of Florida is cheating and getting away with it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The documents include a guide on how to create stencils for graffiti and another on how and where to place large posters advertising the group, including instructions on how to mix flour and water to create wheat paste to stick the posters up.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The suspect sped through the 10 Freeway eastbound at around 100 mph while sticking close to the center divider.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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