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Recent Examples of presoak
For added effectiveness when dealing with tough stains, simply presoak with Orange House Laundry Detergent before washing normally.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023
Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking.
—Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022
If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
—Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018
Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1:
Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking.
—For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023
Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking.
—Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022
If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
—Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018
Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1:
Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking.
—For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoak
Verb
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Not with crisp, clean bedding but with your sheet coming out of the dryer balled up in your duvet cover, still soaking wet.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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On their simulated planet, clouds released rain that froze into icebergs that melted and flowed down rivers, soaking soil and evaporating to rejoin the atmosphere.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Younger people in developing countries are much more likely to be excited about emerging technologies than their peers in countries that are saturated with technology.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because we are just saturated with these images.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Allow the mixture to steep for a few minutes, then strain and sweeten to taste, if desired.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just be sure to water in the morning, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are croissants, bagels, fresh mint, and macerated cherries, suggesting the existence of a sleepover macerater hidden somewhere in Heather’s penthouse.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are several ice creams offered, but my dining companion recommended the Strawberry Cake with balsamic macerated strawberries and buttercream - talk about a guilty pleasure!—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Alien fans know, the facehugger will impregnate its host with a Xenomorph embryo, which eventually bursts from the host's chest.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers were struck by everything the YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss can do—in addition to drenching lips in an unbelievable amount of shine, that is.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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On Girl Violence, Strauss drenches her songs in feedback and languor, adding heat to her expressions of desire and comfort to her feelings of anxiety.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, while the brand recommends hand washing the cup to maintain the insulation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse washed her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Presoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoak. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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