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
Consider using a watering wand, soaker hose, or drip irrigation system to target the soil directly rather than the foliage.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
If possible, water at the base of plants using driplines or soaker hoses.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
For the most success, Lijee recommends using a soaker hose or watering wand and refreshing mulch often.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
If possible, water at the base of plants using driplines or soaker hoses.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
For the most success, Lijee recommends using a soaker hose or watering wand and refreshing mulch often.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
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Sam Sanders grew up in anger; his father, an alcoholic, would come home from work furious, Matt says, beating Sam with his belt.
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
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The overnight soak tenderizes the meat, and grilling parts instead of a whole bird means every piece is cooked to perfection.
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Home beauty routines have moved well beyond sheet masks and foot soaks, with LED panels, chemical peels and brow lamination kits all promising salon-level results.
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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