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as in wetting
to make wet a passing car barreled through the puddle and soused us good
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as in dipping
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid repeatedly soused the tools in the tub to get the dirt off
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid firefighters soused the neighboring houses so that they wouldn't catch fire as well
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Susan Oludele, a braider in New York and Los Angeles, recommends boiling a pot of water, then dipping a towel into it.— Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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The system will bring a cold front, with temperatures into the weekend dipping back down to the 50s.— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaking the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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An autopsy performed on Monday by the Lake County Coroner's Office indicated that the man's death was consistent with drowning.— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, João died unexpectedly after hitting his head and drowning in the family’s new swimming pool when Ronaldinho was eight, per the Bleacher Report.— Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.— Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Frontman Dougy Mandagi relocated first to Berlin, immersing himself in electronic music, before returning to Indonesia.— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach Pride returned to Ocean Drive this weekend drenching everything with color.— Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Embrace a color-drenching moment Small spaces and color drenching go hand in hand!— Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Still washing dishes in the bathtub.— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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An employee was washing their hands with gloves on.— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid saturating the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make, and excess moisture trapped inside the mattress can lead to mold growth, creating an entirely new allergen problem.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.— David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Sousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sousing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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