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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
Overly bright or saturated colors, like red or neon hues, can overwhelm the kitchen and create visual chaos. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 In these works, Parsons moved away from saturated color and unlikely optical combinations to timeworn things, quietly acknowledging aging and the desire to make something that endures. — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Verb
Marketers like Rhys McKay, who previously saw success, now find audiences saturated and influencers less effective. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Green tea extract adds a touch of fine tannin, and the wine is gently saturated with CO2 for a persistent fizz. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 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
  • The sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • The researchers then soaked the material in glycerol—a syrupy compound that acts as a plasticizer, making the mycelium softer and more flexible without killing it.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • His shirt was soaked down below his collarbones, clingy and disgusting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 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
  • Bernie almost drowned twice in his life, once with his life flashing before him.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Authorities on Monday identified a man who drowned over the weekend off the Carlsbad coast.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Downpours from fast-moving storms drenched the Kansas City area early Friday, with multiple inches of rain falling in a short time.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Between 2 and 5 inches of rain could fall in different sections of New England, potentially imperiling a handful of places already drenched by previous storms in recent days.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of drenched
Adjective
  • Such tensions, compounded by a flooded market, have led many hemp farmers to quit.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
  • Beyond the wildfires, throughout the trip, her counselor pointed out flooded rivers in Canada because of extreme heat melting snow runoff.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 26 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
Definition of impregnated

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