as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
make sure that the bandages don't get water-soaked when you take a shower
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as in wet
to make wet
the fire is out, but the firefighters water-soaked most of the house in the process
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-soaked
Adjective
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In today’s saturated media landscape, the most compelling campaigns aren’t built on data points alone but on stories that humanize a brand, evoke emotion and inspire action.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025 -
In today’s saturated market, simply having a great story isn’t enough.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Diagnosis Exams typically begin with a thorough medical history because there is a genetic component to wet AMD, and other health factors can raise your risk.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Serve Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and the side of the bottle.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Without federal funding, towns like Canton have to figure out how to secure money for projects such as finding a new location for its flooded firehouse.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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One of the vehicles left the flooded road and was swept under a bridge.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new arrivals bedded down on sodden ground along the tracks, their campfires flickering in the night.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Try to keep furniture away from messy trees that drop sap, leaves, or berries, and steer clear of soggy spots in the yard.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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These plants can quickly develop root rot in soggy soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Water-soaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-soaked. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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