HOSED DOWN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

hosed (down)

verb

past tense of hose (down)

as in flooded

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As men, women and children flooded across the border between Morocco and Spain, into the autonomous city of Ceuta at the end of July, European populists and anti-immigrant politicians capitalized on the shocking images of human desperation.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
And now, since Panettiere's death, fans have again flooded Neutrogena's social media.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flooded

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Her 10-week trial was held in a small town in rural Victoria that was inundated with media crews and curious members of the public who queued for hours each day for a seat in the public gallery.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
In 2022, sections of downtown Sanford were closed for weeks after Hurricane Ian caused Lake Monroe to overflow and inundated roads near City Hall and Marina Isle.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of inundated

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Disaster can strike in regions unaccustomed to their fury, as North Carolinians in the western end of the state painfully learned in 2024 as Hurricane Helene deluged the region.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
In some cases, communities that endured flooding on Wednesday are being deluged once again.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of deluged

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Start by wetting down the concrete to prevent the cleaner from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
To prevent infection, if cleaning a structure that might have harbored rodents, Yancey recommends wearing a mask and using a diluted bleach solution to wet down any dust or loose debris.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Definition of wet down

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Marshall showered Smith with luxury gifts and offered generous financial support, even providing a house for her and Daniel.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Throughout the wedding, adult guests were showered continuously with rose petals by kids, a playful scheme orchestrated by AnnaLynne and Cipriani.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of showered

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Cristian Maturana, a doctor at Quibdo’s only public hospital, said that after the earthquake hit, the emergency room overflowed with patients with broken bones and other injuries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.

— Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of overflowed

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