Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
Verb
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Philadelphia adjusted at the break, pushing fullbacks higher and flooding the midfield, and Charlotte had no response.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If hygienists clean it up properly with HEPA vacuuming and wetting down surfaces with sponges or hoses to keep the particles from reentering the air, then risk should theoretically stay low.—
Susie Neilson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Recently, there was an overflowing plate of wild, peppery arugula with a gardens worth of fresh herbs and colorful flowers tangled with spring peas.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both women occasionally smiled through their tears, telegraphing poise and control more than an overflowing inner joy.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soften turf by moistening the lawn a day or two before removal and use a sharp space to cut small sections.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But showering and cleaning and drinking brown water just feels unsafe.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case is built from combining related evidence, not from studies of dark showering itself.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This peripheral features silent key switches with additional sound-damping material in the chassis, as well as dedicated shortcut keys and a volume knob.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The only change here, though, is that the KB399 gets more suspension adjustment than the Kawasaki, thanks to preload and damping adjusters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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