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Recent Examples of presoak
For added effectiveness when dealing with tough stains, simply presoak with Orange House Laundry Detergent before washing normally.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 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
Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1:
Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking.
—For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 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
Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1:
Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking.
—For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoak
Verb
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The Bahamas are still enduring Imelda’s winds and heavy rain after being soaked over the weekend, even as the storm started to move away Monday afternoon.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then let the berries soak for 5-10 minutes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Savannah, Georgia, is a city steeped with history and charm.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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This version is great for three weeks in the fridge after steeping for two days.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Consistently watering your trees and shrubs throughout the growing season makes for healthier plants that show best at all corners of the garden season.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Toddlers can help Peppa water the garden, load up the mini wheelbarrow with fresh veggies, and even keep the toolshed up to date for harvesting.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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In Episode 7, audiences finally got to see the creature in action after Arthur (David Rysdahl) is impregnated by the specimen, paying homage to Kane’s (John Hurt) death on the Nostromo.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Inspectors gave the Sacramento coffee shop a yellow placard after watching an employee skip the sanitizer step when washing a tray of cups and forks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remove screens to spray down with your garden hose and wash and squeegee the exterior glass.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Presoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoak. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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