Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
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The president responded by calling a special session and flooding the assembly with armed troops.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Altman himself has cautioned that too much money is flooding into unproven AI ventures, while Zuckerberg has compared today’s infrastructure frenzy to past bubbles.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Open, honest, and transparent information—thorough enough for meaningful discussion without inundating directors with details—is a cornerstone to maintaining a trusting relationship between the board and management.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The more surgical approach allows the department to address crime and its root causes without inundating communities with officers.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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Near my hotel, a few blocks from the Torre K23, there were several dumpsters overflowing with garbage.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yet today’s pregame toolbox is overflowing with alternatives.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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An even bigger issue that could make this unfair competition is that the Chinese government has been showering their country's manufacturers with subsidies.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Check to ensure fans are working correctly, and always run them when showering.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Common methods to combat the odor included washing the shoes and drying them in the sun; using spray deodorant; or sprinkling the shoes with an antibacterial powder.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The active damping system, the company said, increases off-road speed while boosting gunners’ hit probability and extending the life of subsystems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the items recalled are baby loungers, portable power banks, and misting fans.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some believe misting your houseplants once or twice a day helps create the tropical-rainforest conditions preferred by many plants, Hancock says the payoff might not be worth the effort.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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