HOSE (DOWN) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hose (down)

verb

Definition of hose (down)

as in to flood

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Since the first attack July 18 in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the southwestern Tambov region, Wildberries depots burned one after another in massive fires that flooded social media.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Following the news of Panettiere’s death at age 36 on Sunday, fans have flooded TikTok to pay tribute to the actress and her many beloved roles throughout her career.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 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

The best formulas can be worked into damp hair before a blowout, misted onto dry hair to extend your style, or used to add texture and bounce as your hair air-dries.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Their firm, greyish leaves need misting every two to three days.

— Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

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Social media, and frankly, corporate news media are designed to deluge us with bad news.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Disaster can strike in regions unaccustomed to their fury, as North Carolinians in the western end of the state painfully learned in 2024 as Hurricane Helene deluged the region.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of deluge

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The film examines Short’s upbringing in Hamilton, Ontario as the youngest of five siblings, showered with love and attention from his earliest days (perhaps the only dark cloud in those blue skies being his father’s alcohol problem).

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
For three months, the two rappers slept, showered and worked there.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of shower

Verb

The next several days will see a cooling and moistening trend in both the Bay Area and Central Coast; temperatures are expected to be well below seasonal averages.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Drizzle in 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisten

Verb

There is a major heat risk for outdoor activity, and those working outdoors in the afternoon should take extra precaution to hydrate and not overheat during normal activities.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
This lightweight, fragrance-free formula uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate and blurring polymers to soften the appearance of pores, helping her makeup glide on more evenly without leaving my mom’s skin feeling greasy or heavy.

— Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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