SOUSING Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

sousing

verb

present participle of souse

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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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

Verb

The Democratic candidate for a Fort Worth state House seat is dipping out of the race less than a month before voting starts.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Repeat with remaining rice and fillings, dipping your hands in salt water each time.

— Diana Yen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dipping

Verb

Rooms come with rainfall showerheads or soaking tubs, mini cheesecakes by the beds each night, and iPads with software for making quick reservations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
There are leafy views from the bedrooms and plenty of room to stretch out, and the windowed bathroom feels classic with the cast-iron soaking tub.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of soaking

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Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Short-term corrosion testing involved immersing the lattice in natural seawater from Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersing

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Category 5 Hurricane Polo will impact Baja California early next week, and splash New Mexico and western Texas with drenching rains soon after.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Bad Paint Choices and Jobs Buyers can get turned off by overly bold paint colors, whether on a single focal wall or drenching an entire room.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of drenching

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Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

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Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

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