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verb

past tense of drench

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drenched
Adjective
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 After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 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 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
Verb
Ever had a shrimp alfredo taco or chicken drenched in cranberry barbecue sauce? Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026 Later that day, Rowley was drenched in sweat, rocking back and forth and mumbling incoherently as the poison – later identified as Novichok, a Russian nerve agent – took hold of him, too. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 In southern China, authorities announced Thursday that 39 people had died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak, which drenched parts of the Guangxi region for days with record rainfall. ABC News, 10 July 2026 For the second consecutive morning, storms drenched the area, leaving some neighborhoods with nearly a month’s worth of rain over two days. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 At Dover Street Market’s Rose Bakery in Paris on day four of Men’s Fashion Week, around 40 runners arrived for breakfast, drenched in sweat. Grace Cook, Vogue, 7 July 2026 This powder room in a Vermont Schoolhouse is drenched with Farrow & Ball’s Eating Room Red, a color that actually expands the tight space, while this Manhattan loft employs all-pink cabinets to counteract cold granite. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 Each seeks a vita nuova in a landscape drenched with myths of desire and betrayal, classical writers like Ovid as tangible as the volcano’s rumbles. Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 Pink Jess Ebert, founder and creative director of Four Story Interiors, drenched a dining room with average ceilings and low light in Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink to give it warmth and life, despite its smaller size. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
  • In honor of her bestie Taylor Swift's wedding with Travis Kelce on July 3, Gomez stepped out in a shimmering Oscar de la Renta dress dripping in crystals and gold fringe detailing.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.
    Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • And after celebrating by mimicking a fishing motion in honor of his Bass Pro Shops sponsor, Briscoe soaked it all in.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Thankfully, Hutton Brickyards sports a main pavilion that is fully covered, allowing the crowd to wait out the water without getting soaked.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • The collection is inspired by American codes — gingham, crisp whites and saturated reds — and the capsule includes four exclusive styles, two for Saks Fifth Avenue and two for Neiman Marcus.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Genre enthusiasts will find lots to like here, from its rich saturated nighttime ambience to the moody, cine-techno score by Aeph.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • DofE confirmed a participant drowned on July 1 in a statement.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Adjective
  • The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
  • Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
    Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Graphic videos of the shooting flooded social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle condemned the killing – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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