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douche

verb

Definition of douche

as in to hose

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For aphids, use a strong stream of water to hose down your flowers and then treat them with a soapy water solution.

— Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
Sweep the deck of debris, hose it down, and scrub any trouble spots with warm, soapy water.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hose

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The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

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This post contains spoilers for The Diplomat Season 4, now streaming on Netflix.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Netflix continues to be a dominant player (accounting for 19% of the market per the latest data from streaming guide JustWatch), but rivals like Amazon's Prime Video and Disney+ are close behind.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of stream

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The men rushed on to the plain, setting more trees ablaze and hurling rocks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The unidentified man in his 30s was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead later in the afternoon, according to the police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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