as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
impregnated the cloth with furniture polish
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Recent Examples of impregnating
Females produce large gametes and our bodies are organized around gestation and birth; males have small gametes and their bodies are organized around impregnating.
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Paisley Currah, The New York Review of Books, 18 Dec. 2025
Sealing granite surfaces with an impregnating sealer supplies protection against stains.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
The financier had also spent decades aspiring to seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast, secluded desert ranch in New Mexico.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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
With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Paisley Currah, The New York Review of Books, 18 Dec. 2025
Sealing granite surfaces with an impregnating sealer supplies protection against stains.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
The financier had also spent decades aspiring to seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast, secluded desert ranch in New Mexico.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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
With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impregnating
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaking the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid saturating the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make, and excess moisture trapped inside the mattress can lead to mold growth, creating an entirely new allergen problem.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Juno Beach Police Department released audio from several 911 calls placed that day, including one from Emily Jennings, who said her husband was drowning.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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And by the way, McKay is just drenching the ED in empathy and support at the moment.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Frontman Dougy Mandagi relocated first to Berlin, immersing himself in electronic music, before returning to Indonesia.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Impregnating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impregnating. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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