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
Two waves of strong-to-severe thunderstorms pushed through the Kansas City area early Wednesday, drenching parts of the metro, according to rainfall data.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Contrast the Pattern Size On a similar design element note, Parrish suggests having fun with size when pattern drenching.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The Best Place to Explore the Trend For those new to the concept of pattern drenching, Principal designer Nancy Parrish of Danville, Virginia, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The line of storms slammed into the Atlanta metro area shortly after noon and brought drenching rain, strong winds and hail.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Wallpaper continues to be popular, with all-over pattern drenching and nostalgic block print patterns maximizing the vintage charm factor.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Consider using a color-drenching technique when applying this shade to your space in order to provide a more modern feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Contrast the Pattern Size On a similar design element note, Parrish suggests having fun with size when pattern drenching.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The Best Place to Explore the Trend For those new to the concept of pattern drenching, Principal designer Nancy Parrish of Danville, Virginia, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The line of storms slammed into the Atlanta metro area shortly after noon and brought drenching rain, strong winds and hail.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Wallpaper continues to be popular, with all-over pattern drenching and nostalgic block print patterns maximizing the vintage charm factor.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Consider using a color-drenching technique when applying this shade to your space in order to provide a more modern feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenching
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Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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Consider soaking the area with a warm, wet compress before applying.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The younger of the two, Bella, is unscathed; her sister had jumped into a pool to rescue her and ended up drowning herself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its official report on Carter's death on April 18, 2023, attributing his cause of death to drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The establishment had health hazards including raw food stored over cooked food, inadequate hand-washing facilities, expired food items and a lack of food-handler certifications.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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Protect your furry friends by washing your hands, cleaning spills, and storing it out of reach.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Drenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenching. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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