as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the drenched tourists straggled into the visitors' center
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as in wet
to make wet
we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet
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Recent Examples of drenched
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth.
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Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
But our team got us up and over, drenched and a little exhausted.
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Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.
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Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months.
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Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
In the film, Jackman's brooding Robin Hood engages in an intense and unsettling fight sequence while drenched in mud.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Then last week, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drenched huge swaths of the state.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
After hours of anticipation and beer-drenched chanting in the streets, every minute of the game seems to fly.
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Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Tricia was absolutely drenched by the water.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Casareyna The highlights of Casareyna are the personal service provided by staff and its courtyard drenched in natural light.
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Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The vacuum detects when which is installed in the vacuum to keep your dry roller from getting drenched with water.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Adjective
That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth.
—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
But our team got us up and over, drenched and a little exhausted.
—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.
—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months.
—
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
It is filled with a plump and juicy cod fish and drenched with Mexican crema, pico de gallo and cabbage.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
In the film, Jackman's brooding Robin Hood engages in an intense and unsettling fight sequence while drenched in mud.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Then last week, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drenched huge swaths of the state.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
After hours of anticipation and beer-drenched chanting in the streets, every minute of the game seems to fly.
—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Tricia was absolutely drenched by the water.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Casareyna The highlights of Casareyna are the personal service provided by staff and its courtyard drenched in natural light.
—
Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The vacuum detects when which is installed in the vacuum to keep your dry roller from getting drenched with water.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
Verb
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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The match at Lincoln Financial Field included a 2-hour, 10-minute halftime intermission as a storm soaked the Delaware Valley.
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The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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So the place is half-flooded, there’s barely enough money on hand to operate, and food supplies are minimal.
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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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