as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the fisherman couldn't wait to take off his soaking socks
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as in saturating
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 stinging
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer
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as in wetting
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in drinking
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 soaking
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026
The soaking pattern is being fueled in part by moisture from the remnants of last week’s Tropical Storm Cristina from the Eastern Pacific.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The primary suite has a Japanese soaking tub, and downstairs is a sauna.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
No soaking in the scene, remembering the hurt as the Knicks celebrated.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Repeat the soaking steps if necessary.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Drain the almonds after soaking and give them a final rinse.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026
At first Weinstein couldn’t process his alarm—her house sits on a hillside, well off the 100-year floodplain—or the sight of other neighbors in her yard in their soaking pajamas.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The primary bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The suites feature giant showers with both rain and handheld shower heads, which are perfect for couples, plus a soaking tub with views of the city.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
El Niño is here A very strong El Niño often means drenching storms, flooding and mudslides in Southern California, as seen in the destructive winters of 1982-83, 1997-98 and the soaking 2023-24 season.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Noun
Soak them for at least 8-12 hours, though soaking time can vary depending on your preferences.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026
The soaking pattern is being fueled in part by moisture from the remnants of last week’s Tropical Storm Cristina from the Eastern Pacific.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The primary suite has a Japanese soaking tub, and downstairs is a sauna.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
No soaking in the scene, remembering the hurt as the Knicks celebrated.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Repeat the soaking steps if necessary.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Verb
Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
—Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Drain the almonds after soaking and give them a final rinse.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026
At first Weinstein couldn’t process his alarm—her house sits on a hillside, well off the 100-year floodplain—or the sight of other neighbors in her yard in their soaking pajamas.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The primary bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The suites feature giant showers with both rain and handheld shower heads, which are perfect for couples, plus a soaking tub with views of the city.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
El Niño is here A very strong El Niño often means drenching storms, flooding and mudslides in Southern California, as seen in the destructive winters of 1982-83, 1997-98 and the soaking 2023-24 season.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaking
Adjective
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Noun
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But the buildup to America’s first time hosting the World Cup since 1994 has been nonstop controversy, from exorbitant ticket cost and price-gouging for public transportation to our country’s far-right immigration policies scaring away many would-be visitors.—
Greg Cote
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The ancient Greek sport of pankration employed techniques from the more structured disciplines of boxing and wrestling, with no rules except for prohibitions on eye-gouging and biting.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ants, mosquitoes, ticks, termites, stinging insects, and house flies are the most common and costly summer pests.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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If these stinging insects are nesting in your yard, look for the things that might be attracting wasps and learn how to keep them away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
Verb
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There was an increase in drinking from 2021 to 2023 among San Diego Unified high school students, especially those 18 and older.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Also in Boston, Scottish World Cup supporters impressed locals after reportedly drinking several bars dry.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additional storms through Tuesday could worsen flooding as soils remain saturated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Dish only had to agree to stop overcharging subscribers.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Corporations have gotten away with overcharging consumers for far too long, but wages have stayed the same.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Soaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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