as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
a reenactor dressed like Benjamin Franklin in waistcoat, breeches, and hose
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
when the guy failed to return with our money, we realized that we had been hosed
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Recent Examples of hose
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Water only the root area slowly with a hose or drip irrigation so the water is absorbed into the soil—skip the sprinkler system!
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Another angle shows crew members on the ground trying to hose down the aircraft.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The road signs are bespoke to Disney and even the fire station has an eye-catching artificial hose which wraps around the building and leads into a fountain.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Water only the root area slowly with a hose or drip irrigation so the water is absorbed into the soil—skip the sprinkler system!
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Once the space craft has been hosed down and safely situated and secured, the Dragon capsule will be moved to the recovery platform, before the hatch will finally open and the astronauts can disembark.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Another angle shows crew members on the ground trying to hose down the aircraft.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hose
Noun
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Two handwritten notes were concealed in socks delivered to Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here are the team’s picks for the best running shoes, massage guns, fitness trackers, workout socks and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 36-year-old actor paired a black minidress and sheer stockings with lug-sole loafers and an oversized brown suede jacket by the Parisian brand Soeur.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colored tights and stockings, A-frame bags and flat workwear boots are also on the upswing, Becker reported.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The actual smell of violet petals isn’t the result of plucking the flower to extract the fragrance.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Each piece at the Vogue Vintage Market comes with a backstory—whether it’s been plucked from the runway, worn by a cultural icon, or handpicked by one of Vogue’s closest friends.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There's a problem these players aren't punished enough for cheating.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But whether the trial's May 5 start date will stick is another story.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Moving Rafaela clears room for Anthony to stick in the lineup.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And, much like their Trust counterparts, Book’s lobbying staff hustles, often literally, to keep up with their boss.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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