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
Use soaker hoses on flat ground.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Maintain a mulch in the garden and use microsprinklers or soaker hoses to conserve water.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Replacing sprinkler systems with drip irrigation or soaker hoses allows water to reach plant roots more efficiently, minimizing evaporation and runoff.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—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
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
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Maintain a mulch in the garden and use microsprinklers or soaker hoses to conserve water.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Replacing sprinkler systems with drip irrigation or soaker hoses allows water to reach plant roots more efficiently, minimizing evaporation and runoff.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
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In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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At the end awaits the triumph of the chocolate cake — six layers, each given a soak of vermouth and evaporated milk, then frosted, ganached and punctuated by salt.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In between soaks, hit the trails to hike around the park and take in the views from elevated sites like the Hot Springs Mountain Tower.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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