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
In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
When the family pulled their baby stroller up to the display, Max instantly began showering the baby with love.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Try tweaking your routine in more slight and subtle ways, like showering with cooler water than usual.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Cosmic fortune is showering over you!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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, 17 Mar. 2026
And the old advice about not showering during a thunderstorm?
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Had Bozeman won at that April 25, 2021, ceremony in Los Angeles, a live audience would’ve heard Simone Ledward Boseman showering her late husband’s family with praise and thanking God.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Changing clothes and showering after spending time outside to wash pollen off your skin and hair.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
When the family pulled their baby stroller up to the display, Max instantly began showering the baby with love.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Try tweaking your routine in more slight and subtle ways, like showering with cooler water than usual.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Cosmic fortune is showering over you!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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, 17 Mar. 2026
And the old advice about not showering during a thunderstorm?
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Had Bozeman won at that April 25, 2021, ceremony in Los Angeles, a live audience would’ve heard Simone Ledward Boseman showering her late husband’s family with praise and thanking God.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Changing clothes and showering after spending time outside to wash pollen off your skin and hair.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
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Authorities are searching for three people who appear to be seen in CCTV video pouring accelerant onto the vehicles before igniting them and fleeing.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Massachusetts is pouring millions of dollars into watch parties and other soccer events around the state for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers who spoke Tuesday were universally effusive about the possibilities of a stadium in Northwest Indiana, with politicians from both sides of the aisle lavishing praise on each other and on Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) for a strong, unified approach to the legislation.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Top each with a heaping teaspoon of marmalade, then cover the marmalade with remaining batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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