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
Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Standing in a drenched shirt with goggles on his head amid Toronto’s division-clinching celebration, Guerrero didn’t promise any upcoming feature films.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The crowd, drenched but delighted, erupted as Messi and Allende celebrated.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
West was at the height of his cultural influence and had handpicked Chance, a fellow Chicago native, as his protégé—the successor to the soul-drenched, worshipful hip-hop that West had popularized in the mid-two-thousands.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
An Explosive Atmosphere Racing Club had a date with destiny in a drenched ‘Cilindro’ stadium in Avellaneda on Tuesday night.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s nothing worse than a sleepless night, especially when it’s spent uncomfortably hot and drenched in sweat.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The hot weather retreated and a series of tropical storms drenched the area.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Influencer Tricia Mpisi was drenched in champagne during a mishap at a Wicked screening in 2024.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
Two people died after lower rooms flooded in New York City on Thursday as heavy rain drenched the region, authorities said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The stalks are drenched in a garlic-and-anchovy vinaigrette sharpened with vinegar and mellowed with extra-virgin olive oil.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Like many 1930s houses, the interior of Catherine Hains’s in the Melbourne, Australia, suburb of South Yarra was drenched in character.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Their nights are pitch black, but their days are drenched in light.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Best Time to Visit The sweet spot for visiting Buellton is late spring or early fall, when days are warm and drenched in sunlight, and evenings cool just enough to curl up with a glass of local wine under the stars.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Standing in a drenched shirt with goggles on his head amid Toronto’s division-clinching celebration, Guerrero didn’t promise any upcoming feature films.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The crowd, drenched but delighted, erupted as Messi and Allende celebrated.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
West was at the height of his cultural influence and had handpicked Chance, a fellow Chicago native, as his protégé—the successor to the soul-drenched, worshipful hip-hop that West had popularized in the mid-two-thousands.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
An Explosive Atmosphere Racing Club had a date with destiny in a drenched ‘Cilindro’ stadium in Avellaneda on Tuesday night.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s nothing worse than a sleepless night, especially when it’s spent uncomfortably hot and drenched in sweat.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Argentinian side offered unique views from the top of the falls with far less being drenched by mist and far more spotting wildlife, like capuchin monkeys.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The hot weather retreated and a series of tropical storms drenched the area.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Influencer Tricia Mpisi was drenched in champagne during a mishap at a Wicked screening in 2024.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
Two people died after lower rooms flooded in New York City on Thursday as heavy rain drenched the region, authorities said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The stalks are drenched in a garlic-and-anchovy vinaigrette sharpened with vinegar and mellowed with extra-virgin olive oil.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Like many 1930s houses, the interior of Catherine Hains’s in the Melbourne, Australia, suburb of South Yarra was drenched in character.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Their nights are pitch black, but their days are drenched in light.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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California has zero areas of abnormal dryness for the first time in 25 years after an exceptionally wet holiday season soaked the state.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The heavy rain soaked the Rose Parade in Pasadena for the first time in 20 years, canceling the on-field pregame show.—
Kyle David,
ABC News,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This eating plan focuses on foods with a variety of nutrients such as green leafy vegetables, fish and whole grains that are beneficial for cognitive function and don’t include ones with high amounts of trans and saturated fats.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
7 Nov. 2025
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With traditional entertainment, games, TikTok, GenAI, and more competing for fans’ attention, audiences seem more saturated than ever before.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And a mom and dad promote ocean safety after their son drowned.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On June 20, 2001, in the Houston suburb of Clear Lake, Andrea Yates drowned her five children—Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary—in the family bathtub.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fans have flooded social media to share their support for Duff.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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