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
  • The intrigue: Big donors are flooding Pennsylvania with cash, and much of the attention is on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's fight to keep his seat.
    Alexa Mencia, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Since May, Liccardo and Low have duked it out on the campaign trail as millions of dollars flooded the race despite it not being one of California’s key battleground races.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 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
  • Joan wasn’t among the advertising-agency employees misted by Guy’s flesh.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The few misting cool-down stations listed in the official schedule were all packed with people seeking respite.
    Alden Wicker, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2023
Definition of mist
Verb
  • Up to 3 feet of storm surge could inundate parts of the Cayman Islands, while up to 9 feet of dangerous surge is possible in western Cuba.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Flights were canceled, roadways were inundated, and a high speed train with 300 passengers derailed.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of inundate
Verb
  • And predictably, unhappy waiters deluged the agency with angry letters.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The horror of this distant memory was brought back to life over the weekend as rains brought by Hurricane Helene deluged western North Carolina.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • New parents are often showered with gifts for their baby, so will appreciate anything that’s clearly just for them.
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The presidential victor will be showered in praise while the loser will be excoriated — no matter how close the election turns out to be.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of shower
Verb
  • It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • This could have a slight effect on how hydrating a particular tea is.13 Herbal Teas Herbal teas contain a single herb, like peppermint or chamomile, or a blend of multiple herbs.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This skincare gem is infused with shea butter and other nourishing ingredients, hydrating the skin while providing seamless coverage.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of hydrate
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