as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
impregnated the cloth with furniture polish
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impregnating
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
Females produce large gametes and our bodies are organized around gestation and birth; males have small gametes and their bodies are organized around impregnating.
—
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
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
Females produce large gametes and our bodies are organized around gestation and birth; males have small gametes and their bodies are organized around impregnating.
—
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
Verb
-
Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
-
The ensuite bathroom has his and hers dressing areas, a steam shower, soaking tub and a heated floor.
Verb
-
However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
-
Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.
Verb
-
Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
-
Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
Verb
-
Thick foam from the building’s insulation floated by on streams that leaked from the hulking shell, which firefighters have been drenching for days since the fire erupted on the roof the afternoon of June 17.
-
On Wednesday, Beverly was hit with another round of severe thunderstorms, bringing dangerous wind and drenching rain.
Verb
-
Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
-
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
Verb
-
This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
-
This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.
Cite this Entry
“Impregnating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impregnating. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
