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as in wetting
to make wet
a passing car barreled through the puddle and soused us good
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as in dipping
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
repeatedly soused the tools in the tub to get the dirt off
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
firefighters soused the neighboring houses so that they wouldn't catch fire as well
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The shot of the sun, as it slowly and then completely disappears behind the moon, takes up the top half of the 58-foot-tall screen, while the shot of the Maine landscape, dipping from daylight to mid-day darkness and back again, sits below.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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And, for the record, Wendy's endorses the practice of dipping salty fries into sweet Frostys.—
Bob Vitale,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaking the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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In response to a question about how Baltimore Police handle missing persons investigations and reports of drowning around the waterfront, spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge pointed The Sun toward the department’s public policy on missing person investigations.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 1984, Lynn's eldest son, Jack Benny Lynn, died at the age of 34 in a drowning accident while attempting to cross a river on horseback at the family's ranch in Hurricane Mills.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Frontman Dougy Mandagi relocated first to Berlin, immersing himself in electronic music, before returning to Indonesia.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach Pride returned to Ocean Drive this weekend drenching everything with color.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Embrace a color-drenching moment Small spaces and color drenching go hand in hand!—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still washing dishes in the bathtub.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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An employee was washing their hands with gloves on.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid saturating the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make, and excess moisture trapped inside the mattress can lead to mold growth, creating an entirely new allergen problem.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sousing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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