HOSE (DOWN) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hose (down)

verb

Definition of hose (down)

as in to flood

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Verb

Images of hospitals overwhelmed with the sick and dying flooded our consciousness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
While flooding itself will not be expected across a wide area, the opportunity for strong flood events does look elevated for the state starting in December.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

Spun from a low-pressure system out of the Pacific Northwest, the rain wet down roadways, cleared the air, and in some places helped tamp down fire danger.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Start by wetting down the concrete to prevent the cleaner from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of wet down

Verb

Use a spray bottle, for example, to mist water directly onto a person’s face, neck and forearms.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of mist

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As the lake dries, the ruins of one of 11 villages that had been inundated by the reservoir have emerged, as alarm grows over the need for alternative water supplies for the city of 42 million.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
He was also just being inundated with videos and memes and Reddit threads from Singh and Oppenheim.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of inundate

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Parts of the Desert Southwest could be deluged Wednesday as waves of robust monsoonal moisture lift into the region.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
In mid-August, Hurricane Lala deluged eastern Hawaii’s Big Island with feet of rain, triggering severe flooding.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of deluge

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To revive stale bread, moisten the crust, wrap in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of moisten

Verb

Allantoin is also included to hydrate and soothe the surrounding skin.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
It’s packed with reparative and nourishing ingredients like algae extract, moringa oil, and olive oil to hydrate and help seal split ends, with heat protection built in.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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