Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoaking
Verb
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After soaking for about 10 minutes, scrub the liner with a soft sponge or cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Thinly slicing the white interior shoots and soaking them in ice water is key—the stalks curl and crisp, yielding the most satisfying crunchy texture.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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The ex-Stoughton police officer accused of grooming, impregnating and then killing Canton woman Sandra Birchmore has been charged in a new indictment with causing the death of her unborn child, according to court documents.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While many areas in the Northeast may primarily receive drenching rain, elevation-dependent snow will be possible in locations such as the Adirondacks and the Green and White Mountains of New England.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This includes being programmed to handle a variety of chores, such as watering the plants, unloading the dishwasher, or tidying up the house.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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Once freezing temperatures hit, stop watering to protect your lawn and your hoses and sprinklers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Officials said most people died from drowning as the storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers to swell above their danger levels.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On May 18, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But one more theatrical feat of sleight of hand has occurred, because Kyoto’s washing your hands for you.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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