PRESOAK Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

presoak

verb

Definition of presoak

as in to soak

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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

In cars or on foot, the streets and sidewalks were almost impossible to pass without getting soaked.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Fill a tub with cold water and roughly 50 grams of Epsom salts, then let your sheets soak overnight.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of soak

Verb

Colors were suitably accurate and nicely saturated, and the image offered good contrast across the board from dark to bright scenes, along with impressively good shadow detail and a sense of three-dimensionality in dark scenes.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
That translated into a vibrant palette of rock ‘n roll, soul, metal, hip-hop, and of course the rich Seattle sound that saturates daily life for Jones.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of saturate

Verb

Ancestral stories shared at family gatherings and trips to powwows across the island community steeped her awareness into adulthood.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
In one study of bags from eight brands, a bag steeped at 95°C (203 degrees Fahrenheit) for five minutes released more than 10,000 particles.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of steep

Verb

Yesica Fabiana Leviñanco steers her small wooden boat while her partner, Paulo Vera Perez, dives into the cold ocean waters off the coast of southern Chile.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Keep plants in bright indoor light, water them weekly, and avoid temperature swings.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of water

Verb

Instead, the brand turned to German company Burgpilz, which grew and harvested the mushrooms in the cellar of the fortress before they were distilled and macerated into the spirit.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Each was individually macerated to determine specific extraction times.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of macerate

Verb

Prosecutors allege Farwell, a married Stoughton police officer, agreed to impregnate Birchmore in exchange for her silence about their relationship.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
The girl was found in Mexico along with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, who authorities allege abused and impregnated her.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of impregnate

Verb

Wildly popular and drenched in high-tech special effects, the film had a then-record domestic opening of nearly $12 million and ranked among the year-end Top 5.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener’s personality.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of drench

Verb

Tatcha’s creamy cleanser gently washes the day away with an amino acid base, while Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid deeply nourish the skin and replenish its water reserve.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The only thing inspectors want touching handwash sinks is soapy water from hands being washed.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026