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verb

past tense of drench

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drenched
Adjective
The warm gravy seeped into the buttermilk biscuit pieces just enough to create a divine equilibrium between damp and drenched. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter, silencing a drenched crowd of 58,914 at Soldier Field. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 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
Verb
But so far, only five changes have been made for original Week 8 games in the Orlando area — despite heavy rain that has drenched fields. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 For a brand so rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration, seeing a botanical print infiltrating its language was unexpected. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Many of the building’s 77 floors may be tired-looking, but they’re also drenched in potential. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2026 Tiny and blond with rounded, cherubic features, Pugh’s Cathy lands at their doorstep one night like an angel that crashed to the earth, her skull cracked and her dress drenched in blood. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 Formerly a hurricane, the storm drenched parts of Hawaii’s Big Island over the weekend. — Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Still, the families rarely hold back, leaving the admin team drenched in sweat. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 Nolo drenched communities in south and southeastern parts of Hawaii’s Big Island over the weekend. — Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Nolo drenched communities in south and southeastern parts of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched
Adjective
  • But Haslem was dripping sweat after the Heat’s training camp practices this week at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of applying high temperatures or corrosive chemicals, researchers disassembled the batteries and soaked the electrodes in water.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The whole region could get soaked Once Isaias comes ashore, it is expected to weaken until it is downgraded to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon, the hurricane center said.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Gummy is all rounded corners—literally no sharp edges—and saturated color that feels alive.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Highly saturated, Beckham wanted a red lipstick moves with you—sans flaking, smudging, or transferring.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In all, the Dodgers drowned out that horrible tomahawk chop with some mighty hacks of their own, winning 3-1 while finally displaying some of the desperation that had been missing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to the civil action, E’Mari disappeared below the water surface within a crowd and drowned in shallow water.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 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
  • Streets on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach were flooded with at least a foot of water during high tide, with the police department advising residents and motorists to avoid the area.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Hurricane Katrina in 2005 razed neighborhoods in Mississippi, flooded New Orleans and killed nearly 1,400 people.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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