WATER-SOAK Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

water-soak

verb

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌsōk

Definition of water-soak

as in to 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 water-soak Frost damage causes leaves to appear water-soaked or shriveled, or to turn dark brown or black, but does not always kill the plant. — oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2023

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Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

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The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

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The policy is making the British glass industry more expensive than the cheap imports from China and Turkey which are flooding the market.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
The announcement came almost a week after parts of Connecticut experienced flash flooding on Sunday, which dropped more than 7 inches of rain over a short period of time on the shoreline and left many roads flooded.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of flood

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Spun from a low-pressure system out of the Pacific Northwest, the rain wet down roadways, cleared the air, and in some places helped tamp down fire danger.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Start by wetting down the concrete to prevent the cleaner from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of wet down

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