hosing (down)

present participle of hose (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosing (down)
Verb
  • The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
  • And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Expect college recruiters to be inundating him with offers this spring.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Chesterton community activated, inundating Novreske’s home with cards, an endless meal train and well wishes.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Kitty Kat Rescue jumped in after hearing about these kittens being left in the bag, especially since the rescue organization was overflowing with 65 cats, just as many shelters are experiencing.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fashion department is overflowing with affordable flare jeans to snag ahead of spring.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Hosing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosing%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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