showering

present participle of shower
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 Social media has teemed with unsavory videos of Argentinean misbehavior in the stadiums, including fans hurling racial epithets at a Black American influencer and showering Egyptians with beer. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 However, showering too often may also lead to irritation and other adverse effects. Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 Rent stabilization and controls apply to units, not occupants—which in New York has sometimes meant showering benefits on celebrities and on politicians, such as former Governor David Paterson and the late Representative Charles Rangel. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 More than 1 trillion gallons of water are used every day in the country on showering alone. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin. Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Used immediately after showering on damp skin, the Coconut Drench Body Bar melts into the skin, delivering rich hydration and a healthy-looking glow that doesn't rely on shimmer. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Still, Congress has trended in the opposite direction, with last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act showering new tax cuts on workers and Social Security recipients. Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Footage shared online in the brief window before the censors swung into action showed a small plane crashing into the upper level of the building, also known as China Zun, sending debris and a tail section of the plane showering down onto the city. Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
Verb
  • This dispenser has an adjustable pouring spout on the side of the cap for easy portion control.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • In their Canon 18x50 IS binoculars review, our expert Jason Parnell-Brookes awarded them four stars, lavishing praise on their optics, image stabilization, ease of use and more.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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  • This is not some idle fare -- the family is heaping trust in AI that could regrettably backfire on them.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister.
    Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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