as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
impregnated the cloth with furniture polish
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Recent Examples of impregnate
Listen to this article An Amber Alert has been issued for pregnant Wisconsin teen Sophia Franklin who is believed to be with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
The divorce came after Pete Hegseth reportedly impregnated a co-worker at a nonprofit group, according to the Times.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2024
His second wife filed for divorce after Pete Hegseth impregnated a co-worker at a nonprofit group, according to the Times.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The teacher, say authorities, was allegedly impregnated by the alleged victim and had his child.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
The divorce came after Pete Hegseth reportedly impregnated a co-worker at a nonprofit group, according to the Times.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2024
His second wife filed for divorce after Pete Hegseth impregnated a co-worker at a nonprofit group, according to the Times.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The teacher, say authorities, was allegedly impregnated by the alleged victim and had his child.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impregnate
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The Premiere Suite has a spacious private terrace overlooking the garden and a soaking tub under the monumental rose window that looks onto the chapel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite has a soaking tub, double sink, a stand-alone shower and is outfitted in Calacatta marble.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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When the Tidal Basin floods, saltwater saturates the soil and can enter the roots of the trees.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The rain saturated the soils on mountainsides, and the U.S. Geological Survey documented more than 2,000 landslides.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tragedy struck the Kilmer family in 1977 when Kilmer’s younger brother Wesley drowned at the young age of 15.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His younger brother Wesley drowned in a swimming pool in 1977, an event that haunted Kilmer for years afterward.—
The New York Times,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Winemaker Carlo Ferrini’s blend is of 50% Cab, 40% Merlot and 10% Carménère, fermented in cement tanks, macerated for 15 to 18 days then aged in Slovenian and French barrels for six months, softening the wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Impregnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impregnate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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