hose (down)

verb

Definition of hose (down)next
as in to flood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose (down)
  1. flood
  2. wet down
  3. mist
  4. inundate
  5. deluge
  6. shower
  7. moisten
  8. hydrate
Verb
  • In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.
    — Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • As the midterm elections kick into gear after Labor Day, Americans’ social feeds will be flooded with political videos.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Start by wetting down the concrete to prevent the cleaner from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of wet down
Verb
  • If needed, water again during the heat of the day, even misting the plants a little to prevent wilting.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • Five years later, Florida school boards are still inundated with requests to ban books.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Previously contained by Happy Madison and the occasional Gary Sánchez outing, we’re now inundated by comedies about the leisurely arts.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of inundate
Verb
  • The water main break also flooded streets in the area, deluging parked cars.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • In some cases, communities that endured flooding on Wednesday are being deluged once again.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • On visits to Newcastle for talk-ins or events, he was showered with love.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In addition to shower meteors, there are always sporadic ones, apparently unrelated to one another, that occur at an average rate of about 7 per hour.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of shower
Verb
  • If the couscous is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more olive oil to moisten.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • After watering, dig a small hole to check if the top 6 inches or so of soil are moistened.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • The Works is a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer for your body in any stage, helping to hydrate and tone, boost elasticity, tighten crepiness, and replenish texture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Three more trivia reps for you today—don’t forget to hydrate after.
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of hydrate
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