hose (down)

Definition of hose (down)next

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Verb
  • Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
  • People flooded the comment section with offers to help.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • To prevent infection, if cleaning a structure that might have harbored rodents, Yancey recommends wearing a mask and using a diluted bleach solution to wet down any dust or loose debris.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Audry Gonzalez is seen using a hose to wet down her back yard as the Max Road Fire burning in western Broward County on May 11, 2026.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • This former wharf on the Mississippi is now an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway, with a pavilion, a children’s area, misting stations, and workout options.
    Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • While not quite North Sea temps, the 60-something (Fahrenheit) weather was chilly for the second night of summer and a steady misting rain could have been confused for ocean spray.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • By the afternoon, he was inundated with media obligations, like showing off his custom fit on the red carpet.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
  • Voters for months have been inundated with television advertising, mailers and billboards in the contest, which began more than a year ago as candidates clamored for attention in South Carolina's first truly open governor's race in more than a decade.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
  • In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The Cruel Intentions star was showered with love in the comments section.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • If the leak comes from the bathroom, caulk around your toilet base, shower pan, and bathtub.
    Helen Andriatsitohaina, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Blinking encourages tears that moisten your eyes.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Broadcasts on the Paris transport network urged commuters to hydrate.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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