hosing (down)

verb

present participle of hose (down)
as in flooding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
  1. flooding
  2. wetting down
  3. inundating
  4. overflowing
  5. moistening
  6. showering
  7. deluging
  8. sprinkling
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
  • Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of flooding
Verb
  • 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
Definition of wetting down
Verb
  • Video taken from Vestavia Hills, a community in central Alabama, showed brown floodwater inundating local streets amid the roar of rain.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • The high tides are were responsible for inundating areas that high tides don’t normally reach with ocean water 1¾ feet deep, according to the weather service.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of inundating
Verb
  • Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Watch as all the people around you slowly queue up bumper-to-bumper with their enormous rollie bags in the overflowing elevator bank.
    — Liz Zack, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
Definition of overflowing
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  • For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of moistening
Verb
  • Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
    — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Used immediately after showering on damp skin, the Coconut Drench Body Bar melts into the skin, delivering rich hydration and a healthy-looking glow that doesn't rely on shimmer.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of showering
Verb
  • Civil servants in the town of Fujikawaguchiko erected a black wall to try to stop tourists from deluging the town to take photos in front of a backdrop of Mount Fuji.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of deluging
Verb
  • For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Definition of sprinkling
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