as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job
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as in to saturate
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 to wet
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in to drink
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 soak
Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
Once soaked, these small, black seeds take on a gelatinous texture.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
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Noun
There’s also a private bath on site that guests can reserve for a more luxurious soak.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Verb
When the ground is soaked from frequent rain, the sun’s energy is used first to evaporate the water, rather than warming the ground.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
Once soaked, these small, black seeds take on a gelatinous texture.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak
Noun
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Leonard was an alcoholic whose drinking began in high school.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Pete’s brother, a former hockey player who misses his glory days, is an alcoholic who cares for the family’s large mink farm.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The nest must be fully saturated for all wasps to be killed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Nutrition Facts Calories: 222 Protein: 2.22 grams (g) Fat: 22.22 g Carbohydrate: 3.33 g Sugars: 2.22 g Fatty acids (saturated): 21.11 g Sodium: 17 milligrams (mg) Potassium: 278 mg Coconut milk and coconut cream are similar but not the same.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Untamed lingers on the body’s bluish decay and gouged limbs, a macabre counter to the suggestion that being outside will rejuvenate your spirit and your body.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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The 21-year-old victim was gouged in the abdomen after a fight with another man around 7:43 p.m. inside the iconic Manhattan park, the sources said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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Several people wetted shirts in the river, then put them back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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To create the look, Vickers wets White’s hair, coats it with sea salt spray to add texture, and then finishes it off a diffuser and milk serum to help keep the shape.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Finally, our cities should impose stiff civil penalties on bars and valet services who let drunks drive.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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What amazing feats the confidence of the drunk can accomplish.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Social media influencer Emilie Kiser does not want the public to see what led Chandler police to recommend a criminal charge against her husband in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, according to a new court filing.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The tragedy comes after a German man, 54, also drowned on Tuesday at Cap de Sant Pere de Cambrils beach, near Llarga beach, bringing Catalan beaches’ fatalities to 16 since June 15, according to the BBC.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Those walking through Aurillac, a quaint French community, were stung over a 30-minute period, with three people in critical condition evacuated to a hospital.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Soak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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