as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a miserable, soaked cat who looked like a drowned rat
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as in saturated
to wet thoroughly with liquid
we ran for home as soon as the rain started, but our clothes still ended up soaked
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as in stung
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer
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as in wetted
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in drank
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak
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Recent Examples of soaked
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
More than an inch of rain over several days soaked the grounds making muddy hills slippery and dangerous, forcing most spectators onto the narrow walkways and creating huge, impassable (and in some places, scary) bottlenecks.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
But you should be warned that, once soaked, the fabric became almost transparent.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
The score was tied 3-3 at halftime as both offenses struggled to execute in rain that soaked the gray hoodies worn by McVay and his assistants.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Once Sharon was inside, an employee soaked her hands and nails, then slathered them with goos, gels and paints.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
His shirt was soaked, and his skin was hot.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The water that flooded into some tents in Deir al-Balah soaked everything inside, leaving blankets and carpets a tangled, dusty mess.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The clothing caked in residue weighed roughly 71 pounds, federal prosecutors said, and investigators estimate more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine solution had been soaked into the items.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sun-soaked and beautiful, the film takes place in Santa Barbara in 1979, where Dorothea (Annette Bening) is trying to raise her son (Lucas Jade Zumann) in an ever-changing world.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
More than an inch of rain over several days soaked the grounds making muddy hills slippery and dangerous, forcing most spectators onto the narrow walkways and creating huge, impassable (and in some places, scary) bottlenecks.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
But you should be warned that, once soaked, the fabric became almost transparent.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
The score was tied 3-3 at halftime as both offenses struggled to execute in rain that soaked the gray hoodies worn by McVay and his assistants.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Once Sharon was inside, an employee soaked her hands and nails, then slathered them with goos, gels and paints.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
His shirt was soaked, and his skin was hot.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The water that flooded into some tents in Deir al-Balah soaked everything inside, leaving blankets and carpets a tangled, dusty mess.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The clothing caked in residue weighed roughly 71 pounds, federal prosecutors said, and investigators estimate more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine solution had been soaked into the items.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
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First there were barn cats that drank raw milk.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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But now, the virus has been detected in at least 865 herds of cows across at least 16 states, as well as in raw (unpasteurized) milk sold in California and in domestic cats who drank raw milk.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2 Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The saturated bright colors of Corina’s clothing contrast with the muted, mostly gray colors of the publishing house’s offices.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Others may have slipped under the radar, drowned out by the drumbeat of breaking news.—
JTA Staff Report,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2025
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Although scattered rain showers are expected to track across western North Carolina later this morning, this will not be enough of a wetting rain to bring relief to dry fuels.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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To start, wet your hands with water, then apply enough soap to cover your hands and rub them against each other.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Abraham was alone, drenched in white and walking, as small shudders passed through his body.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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You're just drenched in sweat under all your fur coats.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Congressman/Senator/President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a monstrous piece of work who cheated his way to power from his teens on.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Dec. 2024
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They felt cheated because rather than pay off the debt, Germany defaulted.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Soaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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