Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
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Instead, the Dive-XL uses a modular, free-flooding design, with sensitive components sealed inside internal canisters.—
David Szondy
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026 -
There are just under 10,000 people in the larger area impacted by flooding in the North Shore.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If hygienists clean it up properly with HEPA vacuuming and wetting down surfaces with sponges or hoses to keep the particles from reentering the air, then risk should theoretically stay low.—
Susie Neilson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 July 2025
Verb
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On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 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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Musically, the singer-songwriter presents us with 13 tracks of sonic elegance, featuring electronic touches and mesmerizing guitars that convey nostalgia while also reflecting the overflowing joy of someone who has overcome an emotional crisis.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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This year’s rookie class is overflowing with talent A wave of blue-chip talent is on the way.—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 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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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the family pulled their baby stroller up to the display, Max instantly began showering the baby with love.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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For supply siders, higher taxes are like kryptonite to an economy, discouraging businesses from investing and damping entrepreneurial activity.—
Robert Burgess,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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