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
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
For outdoor chaise lounges, look for water-resistant materials that would be all right just being hosed down and left in the sun to dry.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Rather than using a sprinkler to water from overhead, aim a hose spray at the soil near the base of the shrub, so the water soaks down to the roots.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Control methods include hand-picking pests from the plant, using insecticidal soaps, or applying pesticides.
Aphids: To control an aphid infestation, hose them off with a strong spray of water or apply insecticidal soap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
For outdoor chaise lounges, look for water-resistant materials that would be all right just being hosed down and left in the sun to dry.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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But the rules don't address the passengers who remove their footwear and keep their socks, which, as everyone knows, can be just as bad.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the shorts and baggy jacket, Hailey Bieber chose a pair of flat, masculine loafers matched with white high socks, emulating the schoolgirl aesthetic.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Compression Socks Compression socks (or compression stockings) may reduce swelling and improve foot circulation.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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By 1963, there were enough birds from this original stocking to warrant an open season.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users Google Pixel’s Unbeatable Upgrade—Bad News For Samsung Being stuck at No. 2 behind Lamar likely stings just a little more than usual for Drake.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But China is also seeking to build tighter relationships in Asia with nations stung by Trump’s tariffs.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The White Sox used it last winter to make a significant addition, plucking right-hander Shane Smith from Milwaukee.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This seaside haven looks like it was plucked from a mid-century souvenir postcard, but a recent $10-million overhaul by Maine hotelier Tim Harrington has ushered the 89-year-old resort into the modern era.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Neither team cheats for offense, every inch of ice is hard-earned.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Niemann, a grandmaster, beat Carlsen in an upset in a 2022 match, leading Carlsen to withdraw from the tournament and setting off wild speculation about whether Niemann could have cheated, though no such allegations were ever proven.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But whether the trial's May 5 start date will stick is another story.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Moving Rafaela clears room for Anthony to stick in the lineup.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The girl called the police station one night and wound up talking to Liv, who kept her on the phone while the team hustled to try to figure out where she was being held.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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As tens of millions of Americans hustle to pay their taxes, Trump has put the entire global economy into chaos.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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