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
When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
Soon enough, Daisy is in the PG hotel room, freshly showered and scarfing down room service.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Harris made big shot after big shot as Little Caesars Arena showered him with nothing but love en route to Detroit’s first playoff series win since 2008.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Cannon showered his oldest kids with gold confetti as the two got ready to blow out the candles on their birthday cakes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Hitchcock went back inside, showered, then went to bed.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
For this recipe, fresh summer eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel, showered in mint, basil, and peanuts, and drizzled with a Vietnamese sauce called nuoc cham.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite Schmitt’s excellent day, which also featured a walk and a nice defensive play, the 27-year-old wasn’t universally showered with praise.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
Soon enough, Daisy is in the PG hotel room, freshly showered and scarfing down room service.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Harris made big shot after big shot as Little Caesars Arena showered him with nothing but love en route to Detroit’s first playoff series win since 2008.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Cannon showered his oldest kids with gold confetti as the two got ready to blow out the candles on their birthday cakes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Hitchcock went back inside, showered, then went to bed.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
For this recipe, fresh summer eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel, showered in mint, basil, and peanuts, and drizzled with a Vietnamese sauce called nuoc cham.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite Schmitt’s excellent day, which also featured a walk and a nice defensive play, the 27-year-old wasn’t universally showered with praise.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showered
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Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Showered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showered. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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