hose (down)

Definition of hose (down)next

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Verb
  • The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If done improperly, wet down can clump.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
  • So Tudhope's team needed a way to wet down the roads, insert the Monza backdrop into footage shot at Silverstone, and add the actors.
    Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • During the next few days, if the cardboard gets dried out, mist it again.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Aerosol sprays apply deodorant through an aerosol can and are misted under your arms.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of people lost power and residents of Oahu's North Shore were told to evacuate as their homes and roads were inundated with mud and water.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • At that point, Minneapolis was in headlines after it was inundated with federal immigration agents.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.
    Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Soon, Mack was deluged with texts and calls from coaches eager to recruit him.
    Janet Lorin, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Tired of dealing with hair clogging your tub and shower drain?
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
    Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That’s what gives the formula its signature milky look—and its ability to hydrate, soften, and subtly boost radiance in one step.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Naturium and Soft Services also offer thoughtful blends that incorporate ingredients such as allantoin and glycerin to soothe and hydrate while refining the skin.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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