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
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
The gaps between Kyiv and Moscow remain too explicit, and their reasons for obstinacy too drenched in sacrifice, anxiety and blood.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 28 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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Citizens are drenched with relentless acid rain, flying cars maneuver through the darkness and massive digital billboards dominate the landscape.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, Stubbs was drenched.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These areas remain under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through tonight in some communities that have been drenched since Christmas, the National Weather Service said.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
The storm front that crashed into the Bay Area early Wednesday morning marked the latest salvo in a week of turbulent weather, which began with a potent atmospheric river that drenched the area and broke a weeks-long run of abnormally-dry conditions.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Modeled by Jourdan Dunn on the runway 14 years ago, the long-sleeve number was drenched in an autumnal burgundy color—appearing to be crafted from suede.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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
The gaps between Kyiv and Moscow remain too explicit, and their reasons for obstinacy too drenched in sacrifice, anxiety and blood.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 28 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
Two younger craters have since formed within Cassini's expanse, the basins of which are drenched in darkness around the time of the first quarter moon, making for a visually spectacular telescopic target.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Citizens are drenched with relentless acid rain, flying cars maneuver through the darkness and massive digital billboards dominate the landscape.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, Stubbs was drenched.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These areas remain under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through tonight in some communities that have been drenched since Christmas, the National Weather Service said.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
The storm front that crashed into the Bay Area early Wednesday morning marked the latest salvo in a week of turbulent weather, which began with a potent atmospheric river that drenched the area and broke a weeks-long run of abnormally-dry conditions.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Modeled by Jourdan Dunn on the runway 14 years ago, the long-sleeve number was drenched in an autumnal burgundy color—appearing to be crafted from suede.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
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Keep your water faucets dripping, wrap your pipes in minimally heated areas with piping insulation, and leave doors open to allow heat to flow through your home.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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His sweatshirt was soaked, and his face looked cold.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As a boutique focused on scalable, distinctive tentpole drama, pairing top-tier talent with powerful and unique IP provides the crucial edge to cut through the noise of a saturated market, offering partners and viewers the reassurance of high-end quality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of minutes or hours, this arc can grow and move until a substorm sparks; that’s when the lights are at their boldest and most saturated.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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The young boys drowned after falling into an icy pond in Bonham, about 70 miles northeast of Dallas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among the deaths are three elementary school boys who drowned in an icy pond in Bonham, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma, according to CNN affiliate WOAI.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Barzee washed Smart’s feet, then tried to remove her pajamas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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McAdoo does point out that a stainless steel moka pot may be more durable and can be washed with soap and water.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Operation Metro Surge got into full swing earlier this month, more than 3,000 federal immigration agents flooded into Minnesota, carrying out sweeping detentions and facing off with protesters in tense confrontations.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The moment quickly struck a chord with viewers, who flooded the comments with gratitude and emotional reactions.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Drenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenched. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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