hose (down)

verb

Definition of hose (down)next
as in to flood

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  1. flood
  2. wet down
  3. mist
  4. inundate
  5. deluge
  6. shower
  7. moisten
  8. hydrate
Verb
  • In a world flooded with ads and messages, the brands that stand out are the ones that create real, human connections through their stories.
    Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Quick bouts of rain temporarily flooded some roadways and underpasses in the Bay Area, submerging cars in one low-lying street in Livermore.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Once established, the plants shouldn’t need much water, but the crossing will have an irrigation system installed that can be activated to wet down the crossing in the event of a wildfire.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The state agency has carried out precautionary measures, including wetting down potentially at-risk areas with water trucks, placing backup generators at key field division facilities and creating staffing plans to continue managing State Water Project operations remotely upon evacuation.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 3 July 2024
Definition of wet down
Verb
  • Post-Seeding Care If rain or snow is not expected after sowing, lightly mist the area (about 0.10 inches of water) to settle the seed into the soil.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Zoom in: This first phase repaired and preserved the original architecture while adding features, including a digital misting system and lighting for evening displays.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of mist
Verb
  • The Oroville region was inundated with a heavy rainstorm that day, causing some 5,000 Butte County residents to lose power, Action News Now reported.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For the past couple of years, we’ve been inundated with over-the-top press tours.
    Riann Phillip, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of inundate
Verb
  • The actual harm will then be meted out on neighborhoods and areas which will be deluged by an avalanche of users who have to steal or rob in order to avoid withdrawal.
    Guest Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Hurricanes, intensified by abnormally hot seawater, pummeled the Caribbean and the American Southeast, and floods deluged parts of Africa and Europe.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • This is a key moment to truly embrace your senses and let the universe shower you with blessings.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • During her time at the Provo Canyon School in Utah, Hilton said she was physically and emotionally abused, held in solitary confinement and forced to shower while staffers watched.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shower
Verb
  • Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Luminous Silk also includes some of our favorite skin-care ingredients, like vitamin E and caffeine to hydrate, brighten, and reduce puffiness in the undereye area.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Someone passionate about keeping skin hydrated 100% of the time will appreciate it for its intelligent blend of five peptides, 2.5% niacinamide, alongside vitamin- and omega-rich oils, which not only target dryness, but improve skin’s firmness and tone with consistent use.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hydrate
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