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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.
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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
For added effectiveness when dealing with tough stains, simply presoak with Orange House Laundry Detergent before washing normally.
—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
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
For added effectiveness when dealing with tough stains, simply presoak with Orange House Laundry Detergent before washing normally.
—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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Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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After the chamber cleared, House clerks pulled them apart, stomped on them and eventually soaked them in water until the noises gradually died.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Yes, patriotism saturated the production.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Instead, the foreign producers shipped their sugar abroad for consumption, further saturating the global market.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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How to Use Green Tea The simplest way to enjoy green tea is to steep it in hot water, then drink.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Jasmine is placed into a vat and steeped overnight, like tea.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Once established, oaks can grow moderately fast if kept watered and then mulched with compost to eliminate competition and imitate forest conditions.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Plants thrive in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens when watered regularly.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mix with a rubber spatula and macerate for 15 minutes.—
Amisha Gurbani,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schaffner said sterile male files that can't impregnate females were created in a laboratory.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Vince once wanted his character to impregnate Stephanie’s.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoiding getting drenched or the threat of lightning strikes and delays doesn’t mean a dry race.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Within minutes, Mars was already drenched in sweat — not tasteful celebrity perspiration, but full-body, someone-get-this-man-a-Gatorade sweat.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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