1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the cat looked rather funny, all bedraggled and fit to be tied after her bath
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as in filthy
not clean
found flood victims in bedraggled clothes
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as in wet
to make wet
I was so bedraggled by the relentless rain that I couldn't wait to get into some dry clothes
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Recent Examples of bedraggled
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Although some houseplants don’t mind dry air, low humidity levels put stress on certain tropical plants and ferns, and leave plants looking bedraggled, or, in the worst case, slowly kill them.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
His bedraggled manager, Ron (Adam Sandler), arranges for a lifetime-achievement award to await him in Europe; his publicist Liz (Laura Dern) runs interference on the viral videos that start to leak out of a hapless Jay stumbling around train cars, looking confused in the unfamiliar environment.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
Despite an innate gift for melodic beauty and a bedraggled voice that would rouse itself to startling intensity, he was often derailed by substance abuse issues and a deluge of releases that were clearly in need of an editor or A&R executive to prune.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
England’s Ashes with the ball ended with Carse, Josh Tongue, a bedraggled Matthew Potts and part-time spinners Bethell and Will Jacks bowling Australia out for 567, their highest score of the series.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Although some houseplants don’t mind dry air, low humidity levels put stress on certain tropical plants and ferns, and leave plants looking bedraggled, or, in the worst case, slowly kill them.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
His bedraggled manager, Ron (Adam Sandler), arranges for a lifetime-achievement award to await him in Europe; his publicist Liz (Laura Dern) runs interference on the viral videos that start to leak out of a hapless Jay stumbling around train cars, looking confused in the unfamiliar environment.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
Despite an innate gift for melodic beauty and a bedraggled voice that would rouse itself to startling intensity, he was often derailed by substance abuse issues and a deluge of releases that were clearly in need of an editor or A&R executive to prune.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedraggled
Adjective
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All of this has been the culmination of slow-dripping songs for a few years before one of them finally took hold.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress has been laying low since giving birth last summer, albeit making a surprise appearance in a nude optical illusion corset dress that appeared to be dripping with blood at a special Jennifer’s Body event in October.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On January 7, Saman wrote me that two of her Afghan neighbors had just been arrested and sent to a deportation camp that was rumored to be filthy, cold, and overcrowded.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Conditions in Kauai have improved significantly, but authorities encourage people to exercise caution near streams and low-lying areas as grounds remain saturated.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The color combos of hyper-saturated and nearly neon lilac, fuchsia, peach, and the like.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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Adeanah Francis returned to the home on Northeast 202nd Street and 15th Avenue, where her daughter, Kennedi Ray, drowned on March 5.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, 37 children with autism drowned in the state, the agency said.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Firefighters made a hole with an axe just above the entrance to let the thick black smoke flow out and to avoid breaking the eight stained glass windows along the sides of the structure.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Think soft yellow hues, floral motifs, and colorful stained glass.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Surfaces that may have touched the cheese should be washed and sanitized with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hands are meant to be washed before and directly after handling raw meat.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Bedraggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedraggled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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