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presoaking

verb

present participle of presoak
as in soaking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoaking
  1. soaking
  2. macerating
  3. saturating
  4. impregnating
  5. steeping
  6. drenching
  7. watering
  8. drowning
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  • Rooms come with rainfall showerheads or soaking tubs, mini cheesecakes by the beds each night, and iPads with software for making quick reservations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There are leafy views from the bedrooms and plenty of room to stretch out, and the windowed bathroom feels classic with the cast-iron soaking tub.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of soaking
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  • This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of macerating
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  • Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of saturating
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  • Its most recent seasons took a decidedly anti-Trump turn, featuring a caricature of the president impregnating Satan.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of impregnating
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  • Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • When her plants need a bit of extra support, Etemadipour might also add leftover tea by re-steeping tea leaves and using the second, weaker cup directly in her garden.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
Definition of steeping
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  • Central Valley flood infrastructure at risk For the Central Valley, Monday’s executive order will help to coordinate the state’s floodwater infrastructure ahead of any drenching rains to come.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Bad Paint Choices and Jobs Buyers can get turned off by overly bold paint colors, whether on a single focal wall or drenching an entire room.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of drenching
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  • Officials say warmer temperatures have prompted residents to begin watering earlier in the spring, increasing pressure on the city's water supply.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Drought-resistant & gleaming, the two of us up early, watering in record heat.
    — Marcus Wicker, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of watering
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  • An autopsy in April confirmed that his death was due to drowning.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That means the conclusion was reached by ruling out other causes rather than by direct evidence of drowning.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of drowning
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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