as in poured
to give readily and in large quantities
showered gifts on the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of showered
But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Right after being showered with applause and confetti at victory lane, the 29-year-old Spaniard thanked his crew, whose quick work on the last pit stop proved to be the difference.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
State inspectors showered a Kendall 7-Eleven with Stop Sale orders on a picnic lunch worth of food and Stop Use orders on cold storage units during a Tuesday visit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Linguine with clams and cacio e pepe, showered in truffles, stand out on the lunch and dinner menus.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The first season was showered with Emmys, including for Best Drama, as well as a SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
In the game’s waning seconds, Flagg stood at the free-throw line and the American Airlines Center fans showered him with MVP chants.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Right after being showered with applause and confetti at victory lane, the 29-year-old Spaniard thanked his crew, whose quick work on the last pit stop proved to be the difference.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
State inspectors showered a Kendall 7-Eleven with Stop Sale orders on a picnic lunch worth of food and Stop Use orders on cold storage units during a Tuesday visit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Linguine with clams and cacio e pepe, showered in truffles, stand out on the lunch and dinner menus.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The first season was showered with Emmys, including for Best Drama, as well as a SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
In the game’s waning seconds, Flagg stood at the free-throw line and the American Airlines Center fans showered him with MVP chants.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showered
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Reactions poured in from Democrats and Republicans after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting on Saturday night, with both sides condemning the violence.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer has poured more than $100 million into California’s governor’s race — a staggering sum that’s helping vault him into the top tier after months of lagging in the polls.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Showered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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