as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
showered gifts on the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of showering
Run the bathroom fan during and after showering to remove moisture from the air.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
There, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech, showering praise on the Knicks team.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 June 2026
The Boeing board rewarded CEOs for that apparent strategy, showering James McNerney and his successors — Dennis Muilenburg, Dave Calhoun, and current CEO Kelly Ortberg – with a total of half a billion dollars or so in compensation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 June 2026
The Privacy Tent interior comes equipped for showering, accommodating most portable shower systems with its dual hose ports and drawstring sprayer holder.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Many spots in Bali do these well, but The Seed fully embraces the pleasure of showering beneath open skies while warm evening air drifts through tropical greenery.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Day recommends using kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans while cooking or showering to let warm, humid air escape the house.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
After showering, spend a minute wiping down glass doors, tile, and fixtures.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Water pipes burst, showering everything.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
There, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech, showering praise on the Knicks team.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 June 2026
The Boeing board rewarded CEOs for that apparent strategy, showering James McNerney and his successors — Dennis Muilenburg, Dave Calhoun, and current CEO Kelly Ortberg – with a total of half a billion dollars or so in compensation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 June 2026
The Privacy Tent interior comes equipped for showering, accommodating most portable shower systems with its dual hose ports and drawstring sprayer holder.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Many spots in Bali do these well, but The Seed fully embraces the pleasure of showering beneath open skies while warm evening air drifts through tropical greenery.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Day recommends using kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans while cooking or showering to let warm, humid air escape the house.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
After showering, spend a minute wiping down glass doors, tile, and fixtures.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Water pipes burst, showering everything.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showering
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Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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In their Canon 18x50 IS binoculars review, our expert Jason Parnell-Brookes awarded them four stars, lavishing praise on their optics, image stabilization, ease of use and more.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Showering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showering. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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