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
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
Another man, while Gran Tierra’s predecessor Argosy controlled the pipe, lost his sight after being drenched in hot crude oil following an explosion.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Color-drenched yet cozy, eccentric yet warm.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 27, Kansas City Star, 27 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
And that's drenched in my dressing room.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 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
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
Another man, while Gran Tierra’s predecessor Argosy controlled the pipe, lost his sight after being drenched in hot crude oil following an explosion.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Color-drenched yet cozy, eccentric yet warm.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 27, Kansas City Star, 27 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
And that's drenched in my dressing room.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
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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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Stepping out on the red carpet on May 23, Longoria opted for a golden strapless gown that was positively dripping in sequins.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Twenty volunteers, whose hands were either soaked for 30 minutes or unsoaked, were asked to transfer wet marbles from one container to another as quickly as possible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Investors certainly have plenty of reasons for optimism in an economy soaked with AI cash.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Summer jewelry is about embracing a more playful mood, with designers leaning into saturated stones and whimsical motifs with pieces that energize warm-weather dressing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Darker and more saturated colors can create depth, potentially making a room feel larger by receding from view.—
Elizabeth Sweet,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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King Supa Dixon drowned after wandering away from his nearby home on Tuesday afternoon, after returning from school.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Arteta looked completely taken aback when handed a microphone to address supporters at the end of their last home match this season, only to be drowned out by the sound of the Emirates choir serenading him with song.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Matthew Cole Raises the Alarm Our world has been flooded by a deluge of digital platforms, their ceaseless flow submerging our daily lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In a feed flooded with artificial content, genuine humanity becomes impossible to scroll past.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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