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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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
On Wednesday, Powell broached the issue when dousing speculation about a leadership vacuum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
The 1939 movie shows Dorothy melting the Wicked Witch by dousing her in water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Water sprayed everywhere, three stories high, dousing the balconies and the elevators and the windows of the shops.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
