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

Don’t soak or submerge them, as prolonged exposure to water can damage the wood.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
As blood soaks her nightgown, Lizzie calmly observes the scene of the crime.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of soak

Verb

Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Below, the liquid blushes that make the case, from sheer to saturated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturate

Verb

Rain watered crops, and soaked in to recharge the groundwater that hydrated the city — something that can’t happen now, when something like 40% of the city is covered over, impermeable to rain.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Arugula prefers full sun and should be kept well watered, and a frost cloth can be used to extend your harvest.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of water

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

Definition of macerate

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

Definition of impregnate

Verb

His trippy designs, drenched in bright pink, blue, and yellow, initially ended up in storage after some officials questioned their psychedelic vibe.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
The crowd, who had traveled from miles around to cheer their home team, were drenched too.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of drench

Verb

The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026