as in to flood
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The city has since explored smaller buyouts in places that flood repeatedly, including the Jewel Streets neighborhood, also known as the Hole, at the Brooklyn-Queens border.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Philadelphia adjusted at the break, pushing fullbacks higher and flooding the midfield, and Charlotte had no response.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If done improperly, wet down can clump.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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So Tudhope's team needed a way to wet down the roads, insert the Monza backdrop into footage shot at Silverstone, and add the actors.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a city council meeting this week, Commissioner Patty Sheehan said crews are doing their best, but are inundated with work.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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In that scenario, Kissena Park, in Queens, could be inundated by more than nineteen feet of stormwater.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Soon, Mack was deluged with texts and calls from coaches eager to recruit him.—
Janet Lorin,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Run the bathroom fan during and after showering to keep moisture buildup to a minimum and help prevent bacteria and mold spore growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The mosaic tile in the bathroom shower alone is worth a visit.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
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At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Aside from its sheer tint, the ingredients include antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin A, and SPF 20 to hydrate your skin and protect it from the strong Southern sun.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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