Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosed (down)
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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As a result, viewers of both shows are inundated with political ads during election years.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The following summer, historic floodwaters inundated parts of eastern Kentucky, leaving dozens more dead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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The Raw Emotions Jennie’s emotions overflowed as the show drew to a close, revealing the depth of her passion and dedication to bring Ruby to life.—
Kristine Kwak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some days, the newsletter overflowed with content.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Hosed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosed%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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