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
  • 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
  • A lot of fans flooded his comments to echo the same sentiments.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 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
  • 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
  • New safety measures include fire walls, state-of-the-art alarms, and sprinklers with a misting system to reduce water impact.
    Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of mist
Verb
  • More than 250 people were killed as murky waters submerged entire villages, destroyed roads, and inundated dams.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In recent years, we've been inundated with surveys, polls, and questionnaires—they’re all tools used to try and find some clarity amid an increasingly complex world.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inundate
Verb
  • 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
  • Americans are deluged with misinformation and disinformation that's coming from a variety of sources.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • While Mary was showering, Anchali, the mischievous 12-year-old, was getting in on the action too—by messing with Mary’s water flow.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • When the performance ended, the audience showered the performers with cheers and whistles, a testament to the popularity of Japanese anime.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 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
  • The second ingredient in the formula is glycerin, a humectant that pulls water from the air to keep skin hydrated for hours.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This soft matte lipstick is buildable and light as a feather and includes rose extract and ceramides to keep your lips hydrated for hours.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hydrate
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