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
Jupiter is in your sign, showering you with blessings of fortune every step along the way.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Physically, showering is important to remove lochia, bacteria, blood and sweat, and to maintain proper hygiene.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Keeping all of that in mind, dermatologists seem to lean toward showering at night.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The committee is well known for showering money to influence Jewish politicians and voters.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The force of the impact was such, Wright said, that her windshield shattered, showering the car’s interior with glass.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
His brain was constantly feeding him comic and dark ideas, like a waterfall showering over you.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Firefighters responded after several fireworks were shot from the bridge by an unidentified group of people, lighting up the sky and showering the asphalt with sparks as people got up close to take video and pictures.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Physically, showering is important to remove lochia, bacteria, blood and sweat, and to maintain proper hygiene.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Keeping all of that in mind, dermatologists seem to lean toward showering at night.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The committee is well known for showering money to influence Jewish politicians and voters.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The force of the impact was such, Wright said, that her windshield shattered, showering the car’s interior with glass.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
His brain was constantly feeding him comic and dark ideas, like a waterfall showering over you.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Firefighters responded after several fireworks were shot from the bridge by an unidentified group of people, lighting up the sky and showering the asphalt with sparks as people got up close to take video and pictures.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
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Daniel Yergin, one of the world’s foremost energy experts, notes how China has become resilient in a different way, by pouring oil into storage for a rainy day.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Generous Jupiter is moving forward once more in your 9th House of Travel, pouring inspiration into your cosmic cup.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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