Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
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The calls and texts came flooding in when Denver’s plan to sign him was reported.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Hochul also warned that there could be flooding in coastal areas.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 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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Nordstrom’s impressive sale section is overflowing with can’t-miss deals on brands like Levi’s, Spanx, Hoka, Tory Burch, and more, up to 76 percent off.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Havana’s streets and all provincial cities are full of trash and waste dumps are overflowing due to the fuel crisis to the point that residents have begun to burn them.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soften turf by moistening the lawn a day or two before removal and use a sharp space to cut small sections.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 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
Verb
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His brain was constantly feeding him comic and dark ideas, like a waterfall showering over you.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters responded after several fireworks were shot from the bridge by an unidentified group of people, lighting up the sky and showering the asphalt with sparks as people got up close to take video and pictures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Player props have become such a big and fun part of betting on the big game, so here are 11 that are worth sprinkling a few bucks on.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The damping is also harsher than the bZ’s, but make no mistake, the ride’s still soft and generally comfortable, and this thing unapologetically rolls in the bends.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scoot sports periscope-type front suspension, paired with adjustable straight-barrel damping to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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