Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosed (down)
Verb
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In August 2022, 10 miners died when the El Pinabete coal mine in Coahuila flooded.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Now in the midst of prom season preparations, Atiana’s owner Sumit Tandon said his store has been flooded with customers.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Recruiters are inundated with applications as a result.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
10 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
Verb
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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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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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For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 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
Verb
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The grounds are sprinkled with lush gardens, orchards, lakes, and water features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the game’s waning seconds, Flagg stood at the free-throw line and the American Airlines Center fans showered him with MVP chants.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Emotion overflowed Viewing the moon from this unique vantage point affected Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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As storms passed through on Friday, Coon Creek overflowed its banks.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Hosed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosed%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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