hose (down)

verb

Definition of hose (down)next
as in to flood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose (down)
  1. flood
  2. wet down
  3. mist
  4. inundate
  5. deluge
  6. shower
  7. moisten
  8. hydrate
Verb
  • News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Video from the store's security camera captured the collapse, showing a portion of the roof fall near the bakery section as a deluge of water flooded the interior.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of flood
Verb
  • To prevent infection, if cleaning a structure that might have harbored rodents, Yancey recommends wearing a mask and using a diluted bleach solution to wet down any dust or loose debris.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Audry Gonzalez is seen using a hose to wet down her back yard as the Max Road Fire burning in western Broward County on May 11, 2026.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Definition of wet down
Verb
  • Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • If the plank begins to smolder aggressively, lightly mist the edges with water.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • In southern Guangxi, tropical storm floods have inundated cities, forced about 130,000 evacuations and left families stranded without power or drinking water.
    — Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The marketing industry has been inundated with stats on the rise of zero-click search, the behavior where users get their answers directly from a search results page without ever visiting the source.
    — Kristen Dolan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of inundate
Verb
  • The severe weather is the latest in a history of catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, including deadly flash floods in early 2025 when more than a month’s worth of rain deluged much of the state in less than 24 hours.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • For years we’ve been deluged with stories about the Social Security system’s going broke in the early 2030s.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • Emmy voters showered stars with attention Wednesday morning, and not just in the acting categories.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • The company added toolboxes for shelter managers because mobility devices and shower chairs arrived in flat boxes that required assembly.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of shower
Verb
  • Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • On the road, pack water and snacks for every passenger, including pets, and take regular breaks to hydrate and stretch.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • This formula also contains green coffee and elderberry extract, plus jojoba oil, which is used in many skincare products to help hydrate and smooth skin.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of hydrate
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