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 wet
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
ABC News,
2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.
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Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Today, the England and Panama flags looked completely soaked by the time they were rolled up again.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
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Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency when soaked.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked.
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Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Available in three sizes, this collar can be soaked and then put in the refrigerator to further enhance its cooling ability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.
—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.
—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.
—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
He was covered from neck to boots in fabrics soaked with permethrin—a pesticide modelled on the toxic pyrethrin found in chrysanthemum flowers.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Today, the England and Panama flags looked completely soaked by the time they were rolled up again.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency when soaked.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked.
—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Available in three sizes, this collar can be soaked and then put in the refrigerator to further enhance its cooling ability.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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Ali Javaheri, senior emerging-technology research analyst at PitchBook, says that categories like battlefield AI and drones are looking especially saturated.
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Over the last decade, the technology market has become saturated with standalone applications designed to solve specific problems.
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Democrats are still stung by Rogan’s nearly three-hour Trump interview in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
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Having dominated most of his players in table tennis over the years, Gadowsky is still stung after meeting his match.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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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.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
Adjective
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The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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In the Stockyards, more than 5,000 head of livestock had drowned.
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Anne Arundel County fire officials are urging families to review pool safety after two young children drowned in separate residential pools last weekend.
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The bullets shattered nine panes of glass, their wooden framework gouged by bullet fragments.
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Nobody likes being price gouged, whether at the gas pump, ticket purchase, or a rideshare.
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