as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
that soaker couldn't pass a Breathalyzer test if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of soaker
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses under the vegetables to irrigate the,m but leave nearby weeds without water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The spa room has an 18-foot-long indoor waterfall, a massage bed, and a soaker jet tub.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses under the vegetables to irrigate the,m but leave nearby weeds without water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The spa room has an 18-foot-long indoor waterfall, a massage bed, and a soaker jet tub.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
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The whisky priest, an alcoholic who has broken most of his vows, is the sole remaining active priest in the state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good soak.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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For a more thorough clean, a baking soda soak (1 teaspoon per 2 cups of water for 12 to 15 minutes) outperforms plain water for surface pesticide removal, per University of Massachusetts research.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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