Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoaking
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Water the bare-root plant when the roots or stems appear shriveled by soaking the root ball in water for an hour.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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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
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Presented entirely in black and white, the video channels the vibes of classic horror films, drenching every frame in jet-black shadows and gothic production design.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The nor'easter is expected to bring drenching rain and winds that could gust up to 60 mph, with coastal areas potentially seeing the most severe impacts, including major coastal flooding during high tide.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, once buds start to form, begin watering regularly to support healthy growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a viral video, shared by the dog's owner under @curlsinthetail on August 22, the dachshund can be seen joining its owner during a routine chore—watering the plants.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The boisterous throng marched into City Hall, shouting and often drowning out city representatives.—
Robert Wyss,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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