presoak

Definition of presoaknext

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Recent Examples of presoak Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 Use a sink, bucket, or large plastic container to presoak the socks before adding them to the washer. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Natural enzymes help break down proteins, starches, and fats, so there's no need to presoak your dishes. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023 Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking. Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022 If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoak
Verb
  • The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This is particularly true for workshop or kitchen towels that are saturated with any type of oil or grease.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In some cases, this can saturate or damage the charcoal canister and potentially lead to costly repairs.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Grief expertise is attributed to those people that are really deeply steeped and trained in grief, so those might be therapists, those might be thanatologists who study death, and dying, and bereavement.
    Mikaela Cohen, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Summer rains can help water new plantings; check daily to make sure the soil remains moist.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Wait to water the lawn again until the soil begins to dry, and do not mow until footprints leave deep impressions on it.
    Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Each was individually macerated to determine specific extraction times.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • This flexible recipe works with almost any ripe berry—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix—and uses an easy cold-process method that lets the berries macerate with sugar before the vinegar is added.
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • However, following reports that Jagger impregnated Brazilian model Luciana Morad, Hall went to file for divorce only to find out their nuptials were never legally binding.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • My favorite titles reveal that the land of love can be treacherous terrain—migration, murder, parental illness, a stranger impregnated.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Some people accent these bold touches—others drench—but consider this your sign to embrace pattern sandwiching.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While drenched in autotune at times, Sunday’s set wasn’t completely devoid of authentic moments.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The warning was to never wash her hands while wearing the ring, because the eye could wash away.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In response, temporary chemical toilets and hand-washing stations were installed, the department said.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Presoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoak. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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