douching

present participle of douche

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Verb
  • Two waves of strong-to-severe thunderstorms pushed through the Kansas City area early Wednesday, drenching parts of the metro, according to rainfall data.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The Best Place to Explore the Trend For those new to the concept of pattern drenching, Principal designer Nancy Parrish of Danville, Virginia, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
  • And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Consider soaking the area with a warm, wet compress before applying.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Douching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douching. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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