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
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  • 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
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  • As with any trend that saturates the market, there are signs of fatigue.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • Exclusives When a subscription market saturates, one of two things happens.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026
Definition of saturates
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  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 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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  • The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The camera moves constantly and visual information — lights, split screens, colors, sounds, movement — floods the viewer.
    — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of floods
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  • 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
  • Its southern exposure means sun bathes the area on a clear day while the view from the kitchen sink window takes in the beautiful landscaping at the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Drenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenches. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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