as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
impregnated the cloth with furniture polish
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Recent Examples of impregnate
In one of his first major film roles, Anthony Mackie plays a newly unemployed executive who, desperate for money, agrees to impregnate his lesbian ex-girlfriend (Kerry Washington) and all her friends.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
He's offered to impregnate women he's never met, including Taylor Swift.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
The father had reportedly impregnated his daughter in the past, according to the serious incident report.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
In order to keep Superman's nose out of his business, he's impregnated the whole thing with kryptonite.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
He's offered to impregnate women he's never met, including Taylor Swift.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
The father had reportedly impregnated his daughter in the past, according to the serious incident report.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
In order to keep Superman's nose out of his business, he's impregnated the whole thing with kryptonite.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impregnate
Verb
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Submerge the clothing and soak for up to six hours or the length of time recommended on the label.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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An Albany woman was recently sent to federal prison for soaking legal papers with a synthetic cannabinoid and mailing them into New York’s prisons.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sherpa fleece, shearling wool, Mackinaw Wool and Filson’s Tin Cloth—a cotton duck canvas that’s saturated with wax under high pressure and heat—are featured alongside Wrangler’s classic cotton slub denim in indigo and black.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then, sprinkle ½ cup of high-nitrogen fertilizer, like blood meal or soybean meal, across the top of each bale and water the bales deeply until they’re saturated and water runs through the base.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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People fled to the roof, where the roar of rushing water nearly drowned out the approach of rescue helicopters, Mitchell said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The risk of drowning for autistic children is more than 160 times greater than the general child population, according to a 2017 study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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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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Imelda’s drenching rains also began to ebb in the Bahamas on Monday, as most of the remaining tropical storm warnings were lifted Monday evening, minus the most northwestern islands of Grand Bahama and Great Abaco Island.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Let apples stand at room temperature fat least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to macerate and release their juices, stirring occasionally.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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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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“Impregnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impregnate. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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