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also dowsed
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
shook the water out of her thoroughly doused hair
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as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
in those days a gentleman would douse his hat when going indoors
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also dowsed
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as in extinguished
to cause to cease burning
douse the campfire before leaving in the morning
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as in drowned
to make wet
the heavy rains thoroughly doused the tourists strolling the town streets
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Recent Examples of doused
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Forecasters said that the uncharacteristic winter storm doused Southern California with several inches of rain.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Led by Leonard, the Clippers attacked from the start, led by as many as 24 and repeatedly doused a late run by the Pistons.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Record rainfall doused Southern California on Christmas Eve, forcing evacuations and leaving some residents in need of rescue amid rising waters.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
What To Know On November 17, MaGee was doused with gasoline and set on fire while riding the CTA Blue Line in downtown Chicago.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
As for Mizzou’s own fire, it sure was doused by ice-cold shooting.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
At least six vehicles and three auto-rickshaws caught fire, Delhi's deputy fire chief said later, adding that the flames had been doused by firefighting teams.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Ole Miss Head coach Pete Golding was even doused in a Gatorade bath.
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
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Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.—
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Previous nutrition guideline iterations suggested minimizing or avoiding full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including healthy and saturated.—
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
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The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.—
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Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.—
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
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The driver was safely rescued, but their vehicle will stay in the flooded roadway, between the road closures, until the water subsides.—
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
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“Doused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doused. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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