as in to flood
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Social media was flooded with references to The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025 -
Last week, Billboard’s purchase-only charts were flooded with new releases.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once established, the plants shouldn’t need much water, but the crossing will have an irrigation system installed that can be activated to wet down the crossing in the event of a wildfire.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
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An old hairstylist trick is to lightly mist your brush or comb with some hairspray to tame frizzies and flyaways.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
12 Feb. 2025
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Also look at community and home amenities with an eye toward coverings, fans, misting and water access.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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A week after Record Store Day releases inundated the United Kingdom’s music charts, things are starting to settle — and for some legendary acts, that means a welcome return to familiar territory.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ayyub was inundated with angry messages, often with the video attached.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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More than 15 inches of rain deluged Benton, Kentucky -- the most rain on record in a four-day period for the western part of the state -- and over 14 inches of rain inundated Arkansas and Tennessee.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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California’s storm brings new danger to parts east The same storm that deluged California Thursday was tracking through more of the West with snow and rain Friday.—
Hanna Park and Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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The legendary comedian and actress turned 92 on Saturday, April 26, and she was showered with love on social media from a number of stars.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Dodgers’ Andy Pages celebrates while being showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 27, 2025.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stir in the warm water until mixture is moistened.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Each wipe comes well-moistened, and gently removed a full-face of product, from foundation to waterproof mascara.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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Original price: $13.99 Try the famous TikTok MONDAY Haircare MOISTURE Shampoo and Conditioner to hydrate, revitalize and smooth dry, brittle or coarse hair.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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