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
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
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
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
Olivia George, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Her bare legs and her light brown leather Frye boots were drenched in the man’s blood.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The rag is drenched in cement before the metal pin and the spacer are attached.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
When the storm passed, we were drenched and shaking with cold.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Special enough for a holiday occasion and hearty enough for a main course, this casserole stacks bright layers of veggies drenched in our Easy Cheese Sauce.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Bueno and Gonçalvez, beautifully drenched in sepia tones and framed by Joe Brainard and Herbert Migdoll’s subtly Spirographed backdrop, channel Paris, to be sure, and Joffrey himself.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
As heavy rainstorms drenched areas near Indianapolis, residents in parts of southeastern Marion County reported pea-sized hail.
—Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
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
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
And Jesse Leasure, who was drenched in pepper spray and felt like his skin was on fire and as though someone had rubbed his eyeballs with sandpaper.
—Olivia George, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Her bare legs and her light brown leather Frye boots were drenched in the man’s blood.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The rag is drenched in cement before the metal pin and the spacer are attached.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
When the storm passed, we were drenched and shaking with cold.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Special enough for a holiday occasion and hearty enough for a main course, this casserole stacks bright layers of veggies drenched in our Easy Cheese Sauce.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Bueno and Gonçalvez, beautifully drenched in sepia tones and framed by Joe Brainard and Herbert Migdoll’s subtly Spirographed backdrop, channel Paris, to be sure, and Joffrey himself.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
As heavy rainstorms drenched areas near Indianapolis, residents in parts of southeastern Marion County reported pea-sized hail.
—Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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Despite the intense heat of the last few days is not yet enough to bring drought to a region that was soaked by winter rain, but may make for a dangerous, fuel-heavy fire season, forecasters said Friday.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Heavy bands of rain from a new Kona storm soaked Oahu overnight Thursday into Friday, dumping two to three months’ worth of rain in 24 hours.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 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
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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 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
Verb
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As a result of the controversy, speculation around Roan’s treatment of her fans has flooded social media for days.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Alumni flooded the stands of the football field during homecoming, and people have shown up in crowds to celebrate the centennial year at various events.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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