SOUSING Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

sousing

verb

present participle of souse

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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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

Verb

After dipping its toes into beauty, Old Navy has refined its strategy and is gearing up for a nationwide rollout.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Treasury yields have also weighed on stocks, with the 30-year bond yield climbing to a 19-year high last week before dipping back down.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dipping

Verb

Excess moisture is the biggest concern, so avoid soaking the surface and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaking

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Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu said Trigg was hospitalized after authorities responded to a drowning call on May 12.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Oliver has been away from Buffalo's facility for periods this summer in the aftermath of his son, also named Ed, drowning in June at a residential pool in Houston.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drowning

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Flight attendant and travel industry veteran of 17 years Desiree Miller recommends finding a way to redirect your attention by blocking out unwanted sounds and immersing yourself in your favorite music or podcast.

— Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
For a famous California music festival, Tons’ team installed the Antarctic Dome, a space where festivalgoers could get away from the heat while immersing themselves in a display of stunning visual art.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersing

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Whether any storms billow up over the area this weekend is hard to pinpoint, but the potential is there for localized drenching downpours.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The recent two-month onslaught of drenching rains and destructive tornados that ravaged both the south suburbs and northwest Indiana was bad enough.

— Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of drenching

Verb

Guidance from the American Academy of Ophthalmology emphasizes a wearer washing their hands thoroughly with fragrance-free soap and water before touching the eye area to insert lenses.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of washing

Verb

That creates an important exception for government agencies that test drugs and send out regular reports on what adulterants are saturating the drug supply in certain locations.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

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