Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoaking
Verb
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026 -
The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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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
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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
Verb
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Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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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
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 June 2026
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The flavor craze began back in 2023 when social media users were steeping black tea bags in a bottle of Sprite.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Make Watering Part of Your Routine One way to integrate watering the garden into your mornings is to set up a daily routine.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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During the heat of summer, Thorstenson recommends watering your containers daily.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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