as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
spread the soggy papers out to dry
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Recent Examples of soggy
Be sure to let cakes cool completely before wrapping to avoid trapping excess moisture, which can make for a soggy crumb.
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Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Improve Drainage When a lawn suffers from poor drainage, the soil becomes soggy.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
The goal is to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy until the plants grow strong, healthy roots.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The first pair hardly lasted a season; after several backpacking missions on soggy trails, the mesh on the uppers was practically shredded, and the outsoles had started to separate from the rest of the shoe.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soggy
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Improve Drainage When a lawn suffers from poor drainage, the soil becomes soggy.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
The goal is to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy until the plants grow strong, healthy roots.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The first pair hardly lasted a season; after several backpacking missions on soggy trails, the mesh on the uppers was practically shredded, and the outsoles had started to separate from the rest of the shoe.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
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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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System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.
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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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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
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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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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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How about heaps of photos of the guys with haircuts, guyliner, and nail polish, and CD booklets sodden with semen, blood, and piss?
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By the time the game resumed, more than an inch of rain had fallen, and the pitch was sodden in places.
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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