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
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Rinse any excess cleaning solution and loose debris with a hose and repeat the process until the entire fence is clean.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Juan A. Lozano and Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
The hippo has become an internet sensation since her caretakers began uploading videos of her going about her day, which mostly includes napping, walking around her enclosure and chewing her caretakers' knees while being hosed down for a shower.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Black people marching for voters' rights and dignity were sprayed by firefighters with high-pressure water hoses and attacked by police dogs.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Rinse any excess cleaning solution and loose debris with a hose and repeat the process until the entire fence is clean.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
World & Nation Entire town of Milford, Texas, evacuated after fiery pipeline explosion
Nov. 14, 2013
The fire was burning so hot that all firefighters could do was use ladder trucks to hose down nearby houses that began smoking in the radiant heat.
—Juan A. Lozano and Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
The hippo has become an internet sensation since her caretakers began uploading videos of her going about her day, which mostly includes napping, walking around her enclosure and chewing her caretakers' knees while being hosed down for a shower.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
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Adding these creative socks to a friend's wardrobe is sure to give them a conversation piece for the future.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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In slide eight, Hailey shared a photo of Jack's little legs in a Nightmare Before Christmas onesie and little white socks.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bombas Toddler Waffle Gripper Slipper Bombas Toddler Waffle Gripper Slipper These adorable best-selling Bombas slipper socks for toddlers will look perfect in a stocking this year.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sam can’t kick the notion that naughty Charlie is about to get zilch in her stocking, a feeling made all the worse by her keen understanding that her sister isn’t actually bad, just bright and different.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
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Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps cricket can stomach that axing, but potentially not being part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, will sting.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Rachel, always a champ, manages to pluck it out while everyone in the shelter ignores her.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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At first glance, the kitchen might look plucked from the 19th century, but there are marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that bring it up to date.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The post comes as Trump has for days basely accused the key battleground state of cheating.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The activation comes amid a particularly tense election year, with former President Trump, the Republican nominee, already claiming that Democrats are cheating.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lack Of Memorability In the whirlwind of pitch meetings and decks, a forgettable brand means your company might not stick in investors’ minds.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Gateway Bronco Even full-time all-wheel drive can’t prevent the power plant from chirping all four tires while hustling through the first couple of gears.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Betts hustled all the way and neither Cole nor Rizzo could adjust in time.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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