as in poured
to give readily and in large quantities
showered gifts on the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of showered
Linguine with clams and cacio e pepe, showered in truffles, stand out on the lunch and dinner menus.
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Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The first season was showered with Emmys, including for Best Drama, as well as a SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
In the game’s waning seconds, Flagg stood at the free-throw line and the American Airlines Center fans showered him with MVP chants.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Auriemma was then promptly showered with confetti and had a cowboy hat placed on his head.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
As noted, One Battle After Another was showered with statuettes, including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The first season was showered with Emmys, including for Best Drama, as well as a SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
In the game’s waning seconds, Flagg stood at the free-throw line and the American Airlines Center fans showered him with MVP chants.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Auriemma was then promptly showered with confetti and had a cowboy hat placed on his head.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
As noted, One Battle After Another was showered with statuettes, including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showered
Verb
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The moment the plane landed, a mob poured onto the runway and began chasing it by jeep, by motorbike, and on foot.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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After all the apples were cut, True put them in a bowl and poured sparkling water over them before mixing everything together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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That was the praise Hunter heaped on the Angels’ Jo Adell after the right fielder made three home run-robbing catches, the last a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats near the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning of a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both had lucrative jobs elsewhere, but Altman lavished them with attention.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The father of three and owner of crop underwriting firm Noem Insurance lavished some $25,000 on these shapely ladies over the course of their relationship, the Mail reported.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Showered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showered. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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