DRENCHING Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

drenching

verb

present participle of drench

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 Upon impact, the balloons explode, drenching both mom and son. — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Instead, Guarnaschelli recommends color drenching the ceiling in darker rooms, either with the same color or a slightly lightened shade. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 This Brooklyn town house layers English textiles and plays with color drenching to maximize its tighter spaces but maintains its tidiness by paring back on decor. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 July 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

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The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of wetting

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In the bathroom, a sculptural stone soaking tub might convince you to skip the beach for an afternoon (a private patio with a hammock and open-air shower just about seals the deal).

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
At our summer home away from home, my children have their own bedrooms and bathroom, complete with a soaking tub overlooking million-dollar views.

— Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 through 4, and in kids ages 5 through 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after vehicle crashes.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
For a generation drowning in student debt, this is a substantial structural fix.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of drowning

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Maximalism Beyond wallpapering or saturating rooms with color, maximalism in the form of layering, adding detail, and decorating with objects and art that tell stories has returned.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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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.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
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.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

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In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The break left a giant sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard and sent about 17 million gallons of water into surrounding neighborhoods, shuttering businesses, and flooding homes and underground parking.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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