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 Nights can be a sullen cycle of sleep, showering and opening a window — only to close it later to block out the urban noise. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Family says teenager suffered burns after showering Combs and Bivens also discussed a Trinidad family that said its 16-year-old daughter developed a serious skin reaction after showering. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Fans, who flooded the comments section showering her with clapping-hands and heart emojis, won't have to wait long to see the sportscaster in her new role. Paris Close, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The good news for younger generations is that boomers are already showering some of their money on their heirs. Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The former Carolina Panthers linebacker spent his 15 minutes deflecting credit and thanking others, showering dozens of people from his life with praise. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier. Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
Verb
  • That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of uptown spots are pouring mimosas alongside high-energy drag performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Evan is sharing the details.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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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  • The bulk of the country is now officially in drought, heaping pressure on water resources for households, agriculture and the environment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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