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as in wetting
to make wet
we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet
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Recent Examples of drenching
And by the way, McKay is just drenching the ED in empathy and support at the moment.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
While rain has been drenching California's Central Valley, snow has been pummeling the Sierra Nevada and Foothills into Tuesday, with more expected this week.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
After weeks of dry and warm weather, powerful winter storms are expected to bring multiple days of drenching rain and heavy mountain snow to the western United States through the week, forecasters warned.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Seen as an extension of the green drenching trend—where homeowners layer greens like compact conifers, ferns, evergreen shrubs, and vines to create a lush atmosphere—this garden design also provides a soothing backdrop.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Then, a second winter of drenching storms triggered two more slides, including one that completely buried another section of California’s Highway 1 under 300,000 cubic yards of dirt, rock and debris.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
As two cars appeared to weigh the cost of moving forward, a tall wave crashed down onto the road, completely drenching one of the cars, as seen in the footage captured by Carmelo Magenta.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
DIYers can create a cohesive look by painting the ceiling in a shade from the same color palette as the walls—just a bit lighter or darker—to give it subtle contrast without fully color-drenching the space.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
While rain has been drenching California's Central Valley, snow has been pummeling the Sierra Nevada and Foothills into Tuesday, with more expected this week.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
After weeks of dry and warm weather, powerful winter storms are expected to bring multiple days of drenching rain and heavy mountain snow to the western United States through the week, forecasters warned.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Seen as an extension of the green drenching trend—where homeowners layer greens like compact conifers, ferns, evergreen shrubs, and vines to create a lush atmosphere—this garden design also provides a soothing backdrop.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Then, a second winter of drenching storms triggered two more slides, including one that completely buried another section of California’s Highway 1 under 300,000 cubic yards of dirt, rock and debris.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
As two cars appeared to weigh the cost of moving forward, a tall wave crashed down onto the road, completely drenching one of the cars, as seen in the footage captured by Carmelo Magenta.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
DIYers can create a cohesive look by painting the ceiling in a shade from the same color palette as the walls—just a bit lighter or darker—to give it subtle contrast without fully color-drenching the space.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenching
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lentils don't need soaking, so once your ingredients are prepped and ready, simply toss them in your slow cooker before going about your day.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The autopsy points to drowning.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Females produce large gametes and our bodies are organized around gestation and birth; males have small gametes and their bodies are organized around impregnating.—
Paisley Currah,
The New York Review of Books,
18 Dec. 2025
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Sealing granite surfaces with an impregnating sealer supplies protection against stains.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Nov. 2025
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Drenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenching. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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