Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosed (down)
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Emotions then flooded over him.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Soon, crypto traders and other digital nomads flooded El Zonte, lending it the nickname Bitcoin Beach.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Food pantries and soup kitchens were inundated with residents in need — but also saw an outpouring of donations.—
Kitan Arole,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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If your social feed is anything like mine, you’ve been inundated with content about the magic of Korean skin care.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Downs noted that the vinyl material of his suit and Stalter’s long gown was perfect for the heavy rain that has deluged Southern California for days.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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Water the soil until evenly moistened, then cover pots with plastic to retain moisture until the seeds germinate.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Keep roots mulched and moistened, and protect saplings from freezing temperatures until the weather is right for planting.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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Ashcraft then started wetting down the roof of her family’s home until they were ordered to evacuate.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Extra charm could be sprinkled on you during your birthday month, extra intuitive wisdom is another gift.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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The landscape is sprinkled with white houses and Malvasia vineyards, and appears to have drifted from its volcanic friends to find its own patch of tropical-grade water.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This was on display during bin Salman's recent visit to the White House, where the president showered him with praise.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The crowd showered the American figure skating darling with applause.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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First, popovers larger than life that overflowed the bread plate.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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When the news was confirmed, Mileno and Cuevas said emotions overflowed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Hosed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosed%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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