soaked through

phrase

: made completely wet
My shirt and pants were soaked through by the rain.

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Both boats leaked, and our bags were soaked through in a short time. Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026 When asked about his service, Halverson remembered one November in the mountains of Italy, walking around the cliffs to find rainwater to drink, clothes soaked through by rain and snow. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026 Make sure the fabric is thoroughly soaked through. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 Her hand and arm cramped, her shoulder ached, and her knee throbbed, all while the rain soaked through their clothes. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soaked through

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“Soaked through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soaked%20through. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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