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adjective

ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce saturated (audio)
Definition of saturatednext
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water the carpet should be damp but not entirely saturated

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saturated

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verb

past tense of saturate
as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid saturate your hair with water before applying the dye

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Recent Examples of saturated
Adjective
This creamy dressing is rich with saturated fat and sodium, particularly with the cheese and croutons that traditionally top a Caesar salad. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 Both are high in total and saturated fat, but hamburgers contain slightly more. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 14 July 2026
Verb
Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour could overwhelm creeks, rivers and arroyos, while even lower rainfall rates may trigger flash flooding because soils are saturated from previous storms. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 16 July 2026 When looking at all 12 months, June and July are the most saturated with deals across the widest range of categories. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for saturated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
  1. dripping
  2. soaked
  3. saturate
  4. drowned
  5. wet
  6. drenched
  7. flooded
  8. impregnated
Adjective
  • This dripping gold set is made with an untraditional take on the classic French tip that takes the chrome finish to the next level.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • They’re meant to be neat, self-contained, and easy to manage without dripping, crumbling, or requiring a balancing act at a cocktail table.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • The New Museum in New York suffered significant leaking over the weekend as torrential rain soaked the city, Artnews reports.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026
  • Flooding issues could get off to a faster start Wednesday given how soaked the ground is from Tuesday’s storms.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Depending on the color of your boots, use slightly more or less water—but never fully saturate in any case.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.
    — Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025
Definition of saturate
Verb
  • Crump and Wells’ parents have rejected notions from law enforcement that the teenager drowned, launching their own investigation into his death, including the autopsy.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Authorities also said Jose Mario Pineda Dias, 33, and his wife, 28-year-old Marina Suyapa Regalado — also of Honduras — drowned, The Associated Press and USA Today reported.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Later that week, a torrential downpour would have drenched the tour.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
  • The brunch menu ranges from a breakfast salpicao burger (made with ground wagyu and ribeye, drenched in a rich bone marrow sauce) to a crab omelette with an aromatic coconut sauce.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of drenched
Adjective
  • Abbott said Thursday that one of the victims was swept away while driving on a flooded road near Uvalde, per the Associated Press.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • One person died while driving on a flooded road, swept away near Uvalde, authorities said.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • My favorite titles reveal that the land of love can be treacherous terrain—migration, murder, parental illness, a stranger impregnated.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • Clothing impregnated with permethrin is another option.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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