presoaked

verb

past tense of presoak
as in impregnated

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  1. impregnated
  2. saturated
  3. soaked
  4. macerated
  5. steeped
  6. drenched
  7. moistened
  8. watered
Verb
  • Clothing impregnated with permethrin is another option.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Now, as a parent to two small children myself, Margo’s choice stirred up a lot of feelings for me, especially because this exact narrative — a young, twenty-something woman decides to keep her baby after getting impregnated by a married professor — is also playing out on HBO’s Rooster.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of impregnated
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  • The greatest concern is that the heaviest rain will fall on areas already saturated by recent storms, increasing the risk of life-threatening flash flooding.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • When looking at all 12 months, June and July are the most saturated with deals across the widest range of categories.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of saturated
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  • After the ribbon-cutting, the splash pad turned on and children ran through the water until their clothes were soaked.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The action is tenfold; there’s aerial warfare featuring lasers, sword fights that look straight out of Blade Runner, a blood-soaked and screaming Anya Taylor-Joy, and of course, an appearance from a massive sandworm, seemingly summoned by Chani.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
Definition of soaked
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  • Top each with 3 tablespoons lemon curd and 3/4 cup macerated blackberries.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • From an acclaimed vineyard named for the shape of the hills behind it, their 2023 was macerated for 17 days and aged in 75 percent new French oak for 20 months.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Definition of macerated
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  • Grief expertise is attributed to those people that are really deeply steeped and trained in grief, so those might be therapists, those might be thanatologists who study death, and dying, and bereavement.
    — Mikaela Cohen, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • In 15,000 square feet over two stories, the emporium will introduce diners to culinary highlights from throughout Asia, much like how its mall neighbor, Eataly, has steeped diners in the regional specialties of Italy.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of steeped
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  • When they were painted, they were drenched in all the promise and privilege of a pampered girlhood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Flash flooding inundated parts of South Texas on Tuesday, July 14, after torrential rainfall drenched the region and prompted multiple high-water rescues.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of drenched
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  • Once chilled, the cake becomes perfectly moistened, giving the entire dish the texture of a custard.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of moistened
Verb
  • Trees that have healthy roots don’t usually need to be watered daily, even in the summer, says Law.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Sometimes, soil can appear dark even when it hasn’t been watered, so don’t rely on appearances alone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of watered
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