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
Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Hyaluronic acid isn’t exactly new, but Torriden’s Dive In Soothing Cream takes it to the next level with five types that leave skin feeling practically drenched.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
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 are not too cool to enjoy a glass of local wine under the stars.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 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
Not drenched but a little more than damp.
—Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
As nearby teammates bowed and drenched their heads with water, the pair’s hands darted with purpose.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Kandynn was caught a few hours later, the DA's office said, and was drenched in Ericka's blood when police found him.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The apartment is drenched in a moody cognac hue that runs throughout the kitchen, living room, and bedroom millwork, reappearing in the shower tiles, as well.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Shut down the pump and motor, at the breaker box if possible, and cover them with plastic to prevent them from being drenched.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
In October, my Art2Hearts website launched, drenched in bright colors and pillowy graphics.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Ted Maher and the firey deaths in Monaco Sun-drenched, laid back Carlsbad, New Mexico, isn't the only place where this man made headlines.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Adjective
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
Hyaluronic acid isn’t exactly new, but Torriden’s Dive In Soothing Cream takes it to the next level with five types that leave skin feeling practically drenched.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
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 are not too cool to enjoy a glass of local wine under the stars.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 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
Not drenched but a little more than damp.
—Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
Strong to severe thunderstorms that swept through the Kansas City area drenched the Northland with more than 3 inches of rain in some places, prompting a flash flood warning.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
As nearby teammates bowed and drenched their heads with water, the pair’s hands darted with purpose.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Kandynn was caught a few hours later, the DA's office said, and was drenched in Ericka's blood when police found him.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The apartment is drenched in a moody cognac hue that runs throughout the kitchen, living room, and bedroom millwork, reappearing in the shower tiles, as well.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Shut down the pump and motor, at the breaker box if possible, and cover them with plastic to prevent them from being drenched.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
In October, my Art2Hearts website launched, drenched in bright colors and pillowy graphics.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Ted Maher and the firey deaths in Monaco Sun-drenched, laid back Carlsbad, New Mexico, isn't the only place where this man made headlines.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
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Carpenter also warns that outdoor pooling after rainfall, unattended pet bowls, and dripping garden taps can also encourage cockroaches and rodents.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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History will remember his leadership on 9/11 long after the wild-eyed, hair-dye-dripping accusations are forgotten.—
John Avlon,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Strawberries will absorb water after being washed or soaked, then begin to break down and turn mushy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The key is to water deeply but infrequently, making sure soil is soaked to a 12-18 inch depth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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While Alphabet’s deal was absorbed smoothly by the market, Cramer worries the market could eventually become saturated if too many companies attempt to tap shareholders at the same time.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Velvet and saturated darks add a serious tone to Western denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday night had been hit by a boat, authorities said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Designer jeans can probably be washed less often.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Pasadena City Councilmember Rick Cole said the city's nonemergency line was flooded with calls from people confused about what was happening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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