douse
verb (used with object)
to plunge into water or the like; drench.
has doused
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present perfectof douse (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This year, however, frustration has doused much of the fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
But the impact of Russia’s abrupt cutoff of gas to Europe has doused the business with new risks.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2022
Beijing's decision to drop mention of the growth target after the meeting has doused speculation it will roll out massive stimulus measures, as it often did in past downturns.
From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2022
That has doused many moods in the face of a can-do spirit by many innovators and entrepreneurs at the event.
From Washington Times ● May 26, 2022
El Niño has doused northern California, but farmers in the state’s Central Valley won’t see much benefit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2016
