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
Tears and lemonade are spilled; mud and cake get smeared into the rug; confetti balloons are popped one by one, showering elated children in rainbow-paper flakes.
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Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The unofficial holiday is marked by brunches, girls’ night activities, and showering your friends with gifts to show your appreciation.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of acknowledging the Cleveland crowd showering the Lakers star with applause after a video tribute on Wednesday, James lifted his jersey over his face.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The unofficial holiday is marked by brunches, girls’ night activities, and showering your friends with gifts to show your appreciation.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of acknowledging the Cleveland crowd showering the Lakers star with applause after a video tribute on Wednesday, James lifted his jersey over his face.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
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Mixing and pouring your own concrete is a much more involved DIY project, but the result can be well worth it.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the investors who are pouring billions of dollars into AI are desperate to get a return on their investment, Brian Jackson, the principal research director at technology research and advisory company Info-Tech Research Group, told Fortune.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
17 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
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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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Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The same family has owned Mario's for five generations and counting, and the restaurant remains beloved for dishes like lasagna, margarita pizza, sausage with peppers and onions, and heaping portions of chicken and eggplant parmigiana.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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