presoaking

verb

present participle of presoak
as in soaking

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  1. soaking
  2. macerating
  3. saturating
  4. impregnating
  5. steeping
  6. drenching
  7. watering
  8. drowning
Verb
  • Summer Lake Hot Springs is a standout, with its smattering of rustic but cozy casitas and indoor and outdoor mineral hot springs soaking pools.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Blinds To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 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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  • Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Definition of saturating
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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
  • 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
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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  • Upon impact, the balloons explode, drenching both mom and son.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, Guarnaschelli recommends color drenching the ceiling in darker rooms, either with the same color or a slightly lightened shade.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of drenching
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  • But overwatering is just as dangerous for plants as not watering them enough.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
  • Is watering your lawn in summer worthwhile or just a big waste?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of watering
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  • Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 through 4, and in kids ages 5 through 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after vehicle crashes.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • For a generation drowning in student debt, this is a substantial structural fix.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of drowning
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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