as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
showered gifts on the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of showering
Water pipes burst, showering everything.
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Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The Athletic reported in April that Vlachovsky, 42, used a miniature camera hidden in his backpack to record 15 players, the youngest aged 17, showering and changing in various locker rooms before and after practice and matches between 2019 and 2023.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Run the bathroom fan during and after showering to remove moisture from the air.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Run bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans for 10–15 minutes after showering or cooking.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
During three consecutive flights, SpaceX lost control of the Starship vehicle during ascent, often showering debris below.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
After showering, the time needed for the exhaust fan to do its work is 30 to 40 minutes.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Also, once absorbed into the pores, showering won’t reduce their effectiveness.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The Athletic reported in April that Vlachovsky, 42, used a miniature camera hidden in his backpack to record 15 players, the youngest aged 17, showering and changing in various locker rooms before and after practice and matches between 2019 and 2023.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Run the bathroom fan during and after showering to remove moisture from the air.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Run bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans for 10–15 minutes after showering or cooking.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
During three consecutive flights, SpaceX lost control of the Starship vehicle during ascent, often showering debris below.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
After showering, the time needed for the exhaust fan to do its work is 30 to 40 minutes.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Also, once absorbed into the pores, showering won’t reduce their effectiveness.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
Verb
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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In March, the pair took part in a beer-pouring contest during a visit to London’s Southwark Brewery, as later shown on Instagram.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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On a beachfront centered between Da Nang and Hoi An, the TIA Wellness Resort is a retreat that combines inspiring wellness with lavishing its guests with the luxury of a premium Vietnamese resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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