drenches

verb

present tense third-person singular of drench
1
as in wets
to make wet we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm

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2
as in soaks
to wet thoroughly with liquid when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet

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Recent Examples of drenches Le Creuset modeled the color after stone château rooftops and the morning mist that drenches the countryside in a gentle gray hue. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 This outdoor garden pod has a floor-to-ceiling window that drenches the entire space in natural light. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume drenches the film in dark blues and grainy blacks, as deeply unsettling as Cristina’s canvases. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026 Soil drenches or granular applications of systemic insecticides, such as imidacloprid or dinotefuran, will last longer and help prevent future infestations of aphids. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026 Splashdown sends boats careening into a wall of water that drenches riders and onlookers alike, welcome relief in triple-digit heat. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Or, systemic insecticide treatments with dinotefuran or imidacloprid can be used as trunk sprays, trunk injections or soil drenches depending on the label. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026 The indulgence becomes not only possible but mandatory with Lollia’s Kiss Me Again Bubble Bath solution, which drenches skin in moisture by way of high-performing olive and avocado oils. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Throughout Friday, temperatures are expected to fall as rain drenches the area. — Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenches
  1. wets
  2. soaks
  3. drowns
  4. saturates
  5. washes
  6. impregnates
  7. floods
  8. bathes
Verb
  • Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients between the lip and gum, according to Nectr.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wets
Verb
  • This might happen if a hurricane damages a roof, and rain gets inside and soaks the entire house or several rooms, experts said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Always wash produce thoroughly, using methods like vinegar soaks for dirt and pests.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of soaks
Verb
  • However, after Mitt drowns himself in the midst of a terminal illness, Jay goes diving in search of his father’s remains.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drowns
Verb
  • Khn saturates the areas between familiar notes with frantic quarter steps.
    — Zachery Proctor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026
  • That translated into a vibrant palette of rock ‘n roll, soul, metal, hip-hop, and of course the rich Seattle sound that saturates daily life for Jones.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of saturates
Verb
  • Tatcha’s creamy cleanser gently washes the day away with an amino acid base, while Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid deeply nourish the skin and replenish its water reserve.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • My mom, sister, colleagues, and best friends are all hooked on the comfy-chic pair that washes well, fits like a dream, and looks incredible.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of washes
Verb
  • One of Johnson’s timeliest essays, though, is about Alien, Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror about an extraterrestrial creature that forcibly impregnates a member of a commercial hauling ship, killing him when the alien fetus bursts out of his abdomen.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of impregnates
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  • Featuring exclusive WrinkleBoost Tech, the Wrinkle Retreat Pro Light Therapy Mask simultaneously floods the skin with four high-power wavelengths to reach deeper than ever before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of floods
Verb
  • On cloudless days, sunlight bathes the upper levels, giving the wood flourishes a warm glow.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The cinematography captures the lush expanse of the desert and bathes the characters in dark blues while never leaving the frame murky, and the use of steadicam and exaggerated zoom-ins plants the film’s feet more firmly in its ’80s inspirations.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathes

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“Drenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenches. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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