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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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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In an inscription outside of the current building, writer Tom Corcoran claims Buffett once escaped the apartment upstairs from the bar after a lovers’ quarrel and that patrons often stood on bricks to stay out of runoff from the overflowing bathrooms while gambling on games of pool.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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No single line embodies both the overflowing kindness and fierce competence of small-town Brainerd's chief of police, Marge Gunderson.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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February 19 – March 20 Cosmic fortune is showering over you!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The five-year-old bounced a white rubber ball on the ground while waiting for his dad to finish showering then joined him at his locker for his media obligations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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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The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 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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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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