douse
verb (used with object)
to plunge into water or the like; drench.
dousing
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present participleof douse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Previously prom-perfect in a slinky dress, glossy wig and sparkling tiara for a Cinespia screening of the 1976 horror classic “Carrie,” Monáe’s dousing was of her own volition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Even once brought under control, officials have warned it will take weeks or even months of soaking and dousing to prevent the fire from reigniting.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
When not directly dousing the flames, they water the soil and vegetation to prevent future fires from progressing.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
One video showed him at a nightclub, dancing on a stage wearing a New York Yankees shirt with the name “Cangrejo”—Spanish for “Crab”—on the back and dousing himself with a bottle of water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
He can save more lives by dousing fires.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
