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as in wetting
to make wet
we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet
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Recent Examples of drenching
Thick foam from the building’s insulation floated by on streams that leaked from the hulking shell, which firefighters have been drenching for days since the fire erupted on the roof the afternoon of June 17.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
On Wednesday, Beverly was hit with another round of severe thunderstorms, bringing dangerous wind and drenching rain.
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Tara Molina,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Rainfall totals in the Kansas City area The storms packed a powerful punch, producing frequent lighting and thunder, prompting a tornado warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, and drenching some parts of the metro.
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Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
With approval from the National Eczema Association, it’s packed with soothing ingredients like cucumber, glycerin, and ceramides that help calm irritation while drenching skin in lasting hydration and comfort.
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Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Using the same color in your curtain choice will only elevate the color-drenching aesthetic.
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Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
On Wednesday, Beverly was hit with another round of severe thunderstorms, bringing dangerous wind and drenching rain.
—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Rainfall totals in the Kansas City area The storms packed a powerful punch, producing frequent lighting and thunder, prompting a tornado warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, and drenching some parts of the metro.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
With approval from the National Eczema Association, it’s packed with soothing ingredients like cucumber, glycerin, and ceramides that help calm irritation while drenching skin in lasting hydration and comfort.
—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Using the same color in your curtain choice will only elevate the color-drenching aesthetic.
—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenching
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Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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The ensuite bathroom has his and hers dressing areas, a steam shower, soaking tub and a heated floor.
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
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Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.
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Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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“Drenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenching. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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