as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
a reenactor dressed like Benjamin Franklin in waistcoat, breeches, and hose
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
when the guy failed to return with our money, we realized that we had been hosed
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Recent Examples of hose
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Best steam cleaners This compact cleaner can easily clean hard-to-reach areas, thanks to its 15-foot cord and 9-foot hose.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Beat or hose down doormats and outdoor rugs.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Noun
Using too much vinegar or adding it to the wash too often can break down fibers over time and damage parts of your washing machine, like the rubber seals, hoses, and gaskets, so only use it when your sheets and other laundry need a boost.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Best steam cleaners This compact cleaner can easily clean hard-to-reach areas, thanks to its 15-foot cord and 9-foot hose.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Verb
The expert suggests hosing them with water for a thorough clean as flies can be attracted to lingering food waste, odors, and residues.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Beat or hose down doormats and outdoor rugs.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.
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Add an oversized shirt and socks for a comfortable-cool outfit.
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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Breweries may not have the budget or staff to create art and with rising costs squeezing small businesses, many breweries started to feature obvious generative AI art prominently as a way to talk about events or create content.
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La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates.
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And though some may call it overly sweet, Christopher’s Big Cherry does fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking, and that’s a big win.
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Significant stinging insect infestations like wasps and carpenter bees may also require a specialized plan that isn’t included in your general pest control service.
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Democrats are still stung by Rogan’s nearly three-hour Trump interview in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
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It’s meant to be as is her ability to pluck him from the clouds and pin him to the table with her directness.
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But when they’re plucked from the garden and washed, some of the wax washes away.
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The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.
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Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
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The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.
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Their families clung to the shade of the trees on either side, where one woman had two American flags stuck through her ponytail.
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That level of output convinced Vogt to stick him in the leadoff spot a little more than three weeks into his career and not look back.
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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