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verb

past tense of drench

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drenched
Adjective
The singer kept her cool through technical difficulties and captivated a drenched, shifty crowd, drawing them in with a warm smile and a euphonious delivery. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Players entered the home locker room after practice, drenched and recounting the biggest moments of the day with fist bumps and high fives littering the room. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Trapped in their castle by a howling rainstorm, our minifig royalty takes in a bevy of drenched animals. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Mostly, though, the film has been conceived as a fastidiously sun-drenched, nostalgia-rich homage to the early works of Steven Spielberg. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Where the house’s beloved Valaya leans crisp and fresh, Athénaïs feels more sun-drenched and soft, summery getaways. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026 Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
In another part of the study, the research team saw that fat cells behaved differently when drenched with blood collected from the HIIT folks, including changes involved in many genes that regulate fat and whole-body metabolism. Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 Once a refuge for long-haired hippies, artists, and outcasts, the White Isle is now drenched in superclubs, each bigger, louder, and more theatrical than the next. Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 Caught unprepared for chemical warfare and lacking standard-issue gas masks, Allied soldiers improvised by covering their mouths and noses with handkerchiefs or pieces of cloth drenched in water or urine. Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 While the bed was drenched in blood, the bathroom had little blood, police said, adding that blood patterns in the bathroom further indicated Lindsey’s body had been repositioned. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 MetLife, an outdoor venue, was drenched, and the start was delayed. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 Advertisement The manosphere is drenched in blood-red carnivorous encomiums. Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026 Muncie, too, was drenched by nearly 7 inches of precipitation. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026 That year, San Francisco was drenched with its second-wettest winter in history dating back to 1849, receiving 47 inches of rain, double its historical average. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
  • The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the hour leading up to the Dutch GP, rain soaked the circuit, including during the reconnaissance laps, when the cars navigated from the garage to the grid pre-race.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This is all due to showers and thunderstorms that have soaked those areas over the last two weeks.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • High-frequency brand campaigns in saturated markets remain notoriously difficult to isolate cleanly on a short cadence.
    Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Almost exactly a year ago, a 17-year-old Evanston boy drowned after going underwater near a breakwall at Lighthouse Beach.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • What few cheers came from the fans were drowned out by loud boos.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meta is rolling out an obvious fix to make its AI glasses less creepy amid backlash over the glasses’ non-consensual recordings that have flooded the Internet.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But New Yorkers flooded social media after news broke, and eventually a petition was made in an effort to save the theater.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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