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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 clothing may get a longer soak and spin time than usual, but this setting doesn't use heavy-duty agitation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The Italian marble bathrooms have plush towels, Maison Francis Kurkdjian products, and (in all except the entry level rooms), both a deep soaking waterfall tub and separate shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Evaluations expected to remain challenging for years are now being saturated in months.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The company’s positioning comes at a time when the wellness device market is becoming increasingly saturated.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Jennifer Cassel, another attorney with Earthjustice, said water near coal ash becomes thick with pollution, like a tea that is steeped for too long.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Rainwater is collected to water the resort grounds, and the outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Theodore Payne Foundation’s director of horticulture, Tim Becker, will teach a three-hour course on how to water native plants with a range of systems and techniques.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Pineapple bark is infused and redistilled into some of the rum; pineapple flesh is macerated into some.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Verb
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But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The bathrooms have spacious vanities stocked with Le Labo products in pump bottles, rain-drenching showers, and in many, soaking tubs that open to the guest room for natural light via sliding panels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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“Presoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoak. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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