Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Survivor fans are flooding South Florida, and the center of the action is Jungle Island, where the new Survivor Ultimate Café offers challenges, themed food and official merchandise.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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Neighbourhood On the banks of the Waikato River, 350 meters upstream to the overflowing Huka Falls, and part of the broader Lake Taupō region in the central North Island of New Zealand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Right Now Sam Edelman Butter Teddy Jacket Nordstrom’s sale section is overflowing with warm winter staples — a major blessing considering the freezing temps in New York City (and most of the country) this week.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Instead of acknowledging the Cleveland crowd showering the Lakers star with applause after a video tribute on Wednesday, James lifted his jersey over his face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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And also sprinkling in those moments of Keisha.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
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Or more like an Aromatisse sprinkling the scent of perfume around?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Improper conditions can lead to damping off disease, a fungal disease that quickly kills seedlings.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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These coverings should be removed once seedlings sprout to prevent fungal diseases like damping off.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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