Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
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This is not a rewriting of history as much as a DDoS-ing of it—flooding the zone with so much synthetic crap that engaging with reality and humanity becomes just one of many content experiences to choose from.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Moreover, as a result of the merger, JAB Holdings — the owner of Keurig — became the majority owner of the combined company, reducing Dr Pepper shareholders to a minority stake of just 13%, and flooding KDP’s board with JAB affiliates.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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When those glaciers go, sea levels will rise by more than a meter, inundating land currently inhabited by 230 million people.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 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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Amazon’s Designer Outlet is overflowing with impressive discounts this weekend.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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And right now, Walmart’s clearance section is overflowing with lightweight, layerable quilts and blankets at steep discounts, with prices starting at just $8.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The nation was infatuated with the market, which was showering wealth on investors big and small.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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Luxies can be brushed and styled, but the brand does not recommend sleeping in them or showering with them.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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Vrabel is gunning for her, her team and anyone standing in his path, sprinkling salt on select wounds along the way.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 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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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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Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Designed to be used with nothing but water, this misting mop doesn’t require you to buy an additional solution and still works wonders on grouted tile.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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