1
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
Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
The hurricane could pass near Bermuda by Thursday night and deliver a quick dose of drenching rain and strong winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Presented entirely in black and white, the video channels the vibes of classic horror films, drenching every frame in jet-black shadows and gothic production design.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The nor'easter is expected to bring drenching rain and winds that could gust up to 60 mph, with coastal areas potentially seeing the most severe impacts, including major coastal flooding during high tide.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Imelda’s drenching rains also began to ebb in the Bahamas on Monday, as most of the remaining tropical storm warnings were lifted Monday evening, minus the most northwestern islands of Grand Bahama and Great Abaco Island.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
For those interested in a more timeless (and cautious) way to approach color-drenching, Garden Gate, Limestone, and others can make for a strong but nonetheless welcoming statement.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 22 Sep. 2025
Our testers were struck by everything the YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss can do—in addition to drenching lips in an unbelievable amount of shine, that is.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
The hurricane could pass near Bermuda by Thursday night and deliver a quick dose of drenching rain and strong winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Presented entirely in black and white, the video channels the vibes of classic horror films, drenching every frame in jet-black shadows and gothic production design.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The nor'easter is expected to bring drenching rain and winds that could gust up to 60 mph, with coastal areas potentially seeing the most severe impacts, including major coastal flooding during high tide.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Imelda’s drenching rains also began to ebb in the Bahamas on Monday, as most of the remaining tropical storm warnings were lifted Monday evening, minus the most northwestern islands of Grand Bahama and Great Abaco Island.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
For those interested in a more timeless (and cautious) way to approach color-drenching, Garden Gate, Limestone, and others can make for a strong but nonetheless welcoming statement.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 22 Sep. 2025
Our testers were struck by everything the YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss can do—in addition to drenching lips in an unbelievable amount of shine, that is.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenching
Verb
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What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After soaking for about 10 minutes, scrub the liner with a soft sponge or cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Thinly slicing the white interior shoots and soaking them in ice water is key—the stalks curl and crisp, yielding the most satisfying crunchy texture.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But one more theatrical feat of sleight of hand has occurred, because Kyoto’s washing your hands for you.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ex-Stoughton police officer accused of grooming, impregnating and then killing Canton woman Sandra Birchmore has been charged in a new indictment with causing the death of her unborn child, according to court documents.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Construction fines at the site For Smith, the biggest concern was flooding in his backyard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Theories range from the Fitzgerald striking a shoal and suffering bottom damage to flooding through the freighter's hatch covers, which filled the ship with water and sank it, to rogue waves, to structural flaws in the ship that the 1975 storm made deadly.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Drenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenching. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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