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
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
Not drenched but a little more than damp.
—Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
But in tough conditions, the 41-year-old got just enough on the football to bounce back from an earlier miss and was mobbed at midfield by his teammates as the Jets fans in a drenched and half-empty MetLife Stadium went wild.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
The gaps between Kyiv and Moscow remain too explicit, and their reasons for obstinacy too drenched in sacrifice, anxiety and blood.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Until January and on the occasion of the show’s second season, Palm Beach’s landmark The Colony Hotel has transformed itself into the Floridian-pink-drenched, exclusive social club portrayed by the show.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Sun-drenched and laden with wax and spice, the wine’s fruit and floral tones shift over time to savory expressions of earth, leather, and mushroom.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the reason that the Revolution is so drenched in mythology and bloodless gallantness is that there are no photographs.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The album ends with an eight-minute retelling of a Greek myth — Salmacis and Hermaphroditus — drenched in Mellotron and erotic pathos.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Pair it with their signature warm nuts drenched in Tap Roots’ homemade spicy maple syrup, which is destined to put the hot honey craze to shame once word gets out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Enough to leave him drenched in sweat, not from tackles or touchdowns, but from bouncing between balloon fights, RC car races, and Madden.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suspicion and shame drenched Hanceville like the fog that creeps down Main Street.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Sherwin-Williams Quietude A calming blue-green is a lovely choice for giving a space a more expansive feel, particularly when the entire room is color drenched from top to bottom to create uninterrupted lines.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
In the warmer months, the area is frequently drenched in fog.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
Kelsea Ballerini channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a form-fitting halter gown drenched in intricate metallic beadwork in shades of gold, bronze, and olive, arranged in swirling, paisley-like patterns with fringe detailing cascading from the skirt and train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Not drenched but a little more than damp.
—Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
But in tough conditions, the 41-year-old got just enough on the football to bounce back from an earlier miss and was mobbed at midfield by his teammates as the Jets fans in a drenched and half-empty MetLife Stadium went wild.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
The gaps between Kyiv and Moscow remain too explicit, and their reasons for obstinacy too drenched in sacrifice, anxiety and blood.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Until January and on the occasion of the show’s second season, Palm Beach’s landmark The Colony Hotel has transformed itself into the Floridian-pink-drenched, exclusive social club portrayed by the show.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Sun-drenched and laden with wax and spice, the wine’s fruit and floral tones shift over time to savory expressions of earth, leather, and mushroom.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the reason that the Revolution is so drenched in mythology and bloodless gallantness is that there are no photographs.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
Since Lisa Borowsky started as mayor in 2025, Scottsdale's city politics have been drenched in drama.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The album ends with an eight-minute retelling of a Greek myth — Salmacis and Hermaphroditus — drenched in Mellotron and erotic pathos.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Pair it with their signature warm nuts drenched in Tap Roots’ homemade spicy maple syrup, which is destined to put the hot honey craze to shame once word gets out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Enough to leave him drenched in sweat, not from tackles or touchdowns, but from bouncing between balloon fights, RC car races, and Madden.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suspicion and shame drenched Hanceville like the fog that creeps down Main Street.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Sherwin-Williams Quietude A calming blue-green is a lovely choice for giving a space a more expansive feel, particularly when the entire room is color drenched from top to bottom to create uninterrupted lines.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
In the warmer months, the area is frequently drenched in fog.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
Kelsea Ballerini channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a form-fitting halter gown drenched in intricate metallic beadwork in shades of gold, bronze, and olive, arranged in swirling, paisley-like patterns with fringe detailing cascading from the skirt and train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
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The bathrooms are dripping in pink Portuguese marble, and there’s plenty of space to unwind in between treatments.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, there would be a dripping from a cut from above, possibly from the hands or face.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bitter bunch contains high levels of toxic alkaloids and must be soaked for several days to ensure safe consumption.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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This clip-on gloss was also super nourishing—like instantly soaked into my parched pout in a way that my actual lip balm does not.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With a saturated market of cuts, collars, and cotton weights, the search requires a curious eye.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hues like blush and dusty rose pair well with sandy neutrals, soft grays, and even more saturated colors like teal and fuchsia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The person appeared to have accidentally drowned, a police spokesperson said, and no foul play is suspected.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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There is still time for a course correction, but not if the truth is drowned out with bullying and lies.—
Erick Erickson,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some have been completely worn down with obscurity over time; others appear to be washed and adorned with fresh flowers on a weekly basis.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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To cut to the chase, our experts say your towels and sheets should not be washed together or with other items like clothes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before the logging industry, before the oil and gas industry, before anyone built levees to contain the Mississippi River, the Delta naturally ebbed and flowed and flooded as the river deposited sediment on the Gulf Coast.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Images and videos flooded social media of immigration law enforcement’s violent encounters with protesters, including shooting rubber bullets, spraying chemical agents at close range and smashing car windows.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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