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
  • Nowhere was that fact clearer than after each concert in the casino where rivers of black Metallica T-shirts flooded the pit.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But suddenly everything will change, and clouds will come in, and in 10 to 15 minutes, rain will start and flood everywhere.
    — William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Spun from a low-pressure system out of the Pacific Northwest, the rain wet down roadways, cleared the air, and in some places helped tamp down fire danger.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Start by wetting down the concrete to prevent the cleaner from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of wet down
Verb
  • Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mist
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  • Over the course of the eight-episode first season, the show also paints a portrait of contemporary America inundated with technology, religious zealotry and brutality.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rising sea levels with climate change are already inundating seaside roads, railways, and neighborhoods in California.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of inundate
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  • Parts of the Desert Southwest could be deluged Wednesday as waves of robust monsoonal moisture lift into the region.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In mid-August, Hurricane Lala deluged eastern Hawaii’s Big Island with feet of rain, triggering severe flooding.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deluge
Verb
  • The bathroom, done up entirely in marble, has its own sound system and a separate tub and shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors also described a recliner where Hastert often sat in the locker room with a direct view of the stalls where the boys showered.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of shower
Verb
  • To revive stale bread, moisten the crust, wrap in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Grand Citrus Escape treatment uses herbs and citrus grown onsite and honey from the resort’s bees to hydrate and soothe your skin from head to toe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hydrate
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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