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
Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Use moisturizing lotions after showering.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
Using just one soft, moody light source has drawn considerable talk online as a way to boost mood and lower stress while showering—the perfect ending to a long day.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the McFaddens are showering at a relative's home and relying on jugs of water to get by.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
After a day spent showering Emilia and her 17-month-old brother Beckham with gifts, watching movies and eating holiday treats, Madeleine’s husband, Rob Misleh, 34, and Spencer stayed up playing pool in the basement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
One woman sat in her towel for 15 minutes after showering; someone else lay in bed under the covers.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Starting with a clear transition, like showering or changing clothes, can help, as can using lotions or candles with specific scents during discrete phases of your day.
—Jamie Wilde, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Use moisturizing lotions after showering.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
Using just one soft, moody light source has drawn considerable talk online as a way to boost mood and lower stress while showering—the perfect ending to a long day.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the McFaddens are showering at a relative's home and relying on jugs of water to get by.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
After a day spent showering Emilia and her 17-month-old brother Beckham with gifts, watching movies and eating holiday treats, Madeleine’s husband, Rob Misleh, 34, and Spencer stayed up playing pool in the basement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
One woman sat in her towel for 15 minutes after showering; someone else lay in bed under the covers.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Starting with a clear transition, like showering or changing clothes, can help, as can using lotions or candles with specific scents during discrete phases of your day.
—Jamie Wilde, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
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The broom goes rogue, continually pouring buckets of water into an overflowing well.—
Bipul Sinha,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mock drafts have already started pouring in from national draft experts.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Huang is far from the only tech leader lavishing Trump with praise.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead of feeling powerful by lavishing in the spoils of his riches, Buffett finds true value and greatness in non-material pursuits.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Liverpool created opportunities but were unable to find the winning goal against lowly Burnley, heaping pressure on head coach Arne Slot.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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