sousing

verb

present participle of souse
1
as in wetting
to make wet a passing car barreled through the puddle and soused us good

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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sousing
  1. wetting
  2. dipping
  3. soaking
  4. drowning
  5. immersing
  6. drenching
  7. washing
  8. saturating
Verb
  • The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of wetting
Verb
  • Perhaps not for the fainthearted, this involves being gently slapped with oak branches in the sauna before dipping into a bracing cold plunge (rinse and repeat).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • More footage shot inside the disco shows the Real Madrid hunk grabbing Exposito, dipping her down and giving her a big kiss in front of everyone.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of dipping
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  • The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There's also Common Ground Wellness Cooperative, a clothing-optional community co-op with a cedar sauna and a hot soaking pool, with cold showers rather than a plunge for contrast.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of soaking
Verb
  • Since Trigg's death, Emilie Kiser has used her platform to advocate for drowning prevention.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Tony tries drowning his sorrows at the bar of the Flagship, a no-frills seafood eatery run by a man identified only as Chef (Antonio Banderas).
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of drowning
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  • Founded by wine expert Julia Coney and luxury travel specialist Claire Soares, À Privé Journeys moves beyond transactional tastings, immersing small groups in a deeper journey into local food, culture and traditions.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of immersing
Verb
  • Any storms that do pop up will have drenching downpours, but likely wouldn't last any longer than 45 minutes and their coverage should be low.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Upon impact, the balloons explode, drenching both mom and son.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of drenching
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  • While no produce wash—including this one, vinegar, or baking soda—can eliminate Cyclospora, thoroughly washing your produce can help reduce dirt and contamination on the surface.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • The inspector noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly and the ice from a dirty ice machine wasn’t safe for human consumption.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of washing
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  • Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • Maximalism Beyond wallpapering or saturating rooms with color, maximalism in the form of layering, adding detail, and decorating with objects and art that tell stories has returned.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of saturating
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“Sousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sousing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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