as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
impregnated the cloth with furniture polish
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as in conceiving
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Recent Examples of impregnated
Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
In Episode 7, audiences finally got to see the creature in action after Arthur (David Rysdahl) is impregnated by the specimen, paying homage to Kane’s (John Hurt) death on the Nostromo.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The $100,000 in damages could go in full to the pregnant person, the person who impregnated them, or certain close relatives.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The fibers are aligned, impregnated, pulled into a heated die, and thermally set before being continuously pulled and cut to size.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
An Amber Alert has been issued for a pregnant Wisconsin teen, who police believe is with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article An Amber Alert has been issued for pregnant Wisconsin teen Sophia Franklin who is believed to be with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
One contributing reason was that the boy who impregnated her was abusive, violent and three years her senior.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In that four-year timeline, John had moved out several times and even impregnated a woman when he and Lorena were separated.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
In Episode 7, audiences finally got to see the creature in action after Arthur (David Rysdahl) is impregnated by the specimen, paying homage to Kane’s (John Hurt) death on the Nostromo.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The $100,000 in damages could go in full to the pregnant person, the person who impregnated them, or certain close relatives.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The fibers are aligned, impregnated, pulled into a heated die, and thermally set before being continuously pulled and cut to size.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
An Amber Alert has been issued for a pregnant Wisconsin teen, who police believe is with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article An Amber Alert has been issued for pregnant Wisconsin teen Sophia Franklin who is believed to be with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
One contributing reason was that the boy who impregnated her was abusive, violent and three years her senior.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impregnated
Verb
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The Bahamas are still enduring Imelda’s winds and heavy rain after being soaked over the weekend, even as the storm started to move away Monday afternoon.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Much of the Bahamas are expected to be soaked — with six to twelve inches of rain in the heaviest spots near the northwest — and be swept by winds of 45 mph and up as the depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Imelda as early as today.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Second, the fried breading on the chicken cutlets absorbs the sauce, meaning each bite is saturated with flavor.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once the chemical medium is saturated with CO2, the system shifts to regeneration.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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When One Tree Hill premiered in 2003, Chad Michael Murray had already cemented his status as a brooding heartthrob.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They are believed to have drowned, authorities said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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The previous day, there had been a tragedy in Texas, in which young girls at a summer camp had drowned in a flash flood.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those who are pregnant or unable to work due to a physical or mental condition remain exempt from the work requirements.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the book, Neeley opens up about getting pregnant while playing collegiate tennis at BYU, and her son’s father’s tragic death from a car accident that occurred before their child was born.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are croissants, bagels, fresh mint, and macerated cherries, suggesting the existence of a sleepover macerater hidden somewhere in Heather’s penthouse.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are several ice creams offered, but my dining companion recommended the Strawberry Cake with balsamic macerated strawberries and buttercream - talk about a guilty pleasure!—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Type 3c is caused by chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, while gestational diabetes can affect women during pregnancy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the review also showed there was no uptick in cases of maternal pregnancy complications (like hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes) among those who received the COVID-19 vaccine versus those who didn’t.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The extensive embellishment of a score by Bobby Krlic (the English musician who records as the Haxan Cloak), drenched in moody synths and guitar, fits the tone but also adds to the nagging sense that the younger Day-Lewis’ storytelling too often mistakes padding for atmosphere.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Impregnated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impregnated. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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