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
  • The two were rendered soaking wet, and after Camilla was given an umbrella, Charles was left without one and threw his hands in the air, asking aides where an umbrella was for him.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The primary suite comes with its own fireplace, walk-in closet and a spa bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanities and a separate shower.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 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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  • The company has also demonstrated clone and fetch operations saturating 10-gigabit-per-second network connections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
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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  • One system is already drenching Texas and another will approach Arizona this weekend.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Pattern-Drenching Following the same concept as color-drenching, pattern-drenching is a bold way to cover blank surfaces with colorful art and designs.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of drenching
Verb
  • Adjusting mowing height, watering deeply but less frequently, and following appropriate fertilization practices may improve its appearance without additional seed.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Allow the top inch or two to dry completely before watering again.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of watering
Verb
  • Night arrives in its wake, drowning out colors and the landscape at her window—her only tie to the outside world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Peterson was found guilty of drowning his third wife, Kathleen Savio, in 2012.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of drowning
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