as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the carpet should be damp but not entirely saturated
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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
For now, Perkins remains laser focused on leading the charge to keep British comedy standing out in an era of rapidly saturated viewing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Two Pianos begins in the thick of night, saturated in the sepia shadows of the Vieux Lyon quarter’s historic architecture and cobblestone streets, and moves gradually toward a crisp autumn light.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This set includes eight in saturated tones, plus 30 faux maple leaves that are surprisingly detailed and great for scattering along a mantle or layering into a centerpiece.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
For now, Perkins remains laser focused on leading the charge to keep British comedy standing out in an era of rapidly saturated viewing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
White Out is like something from the high-modernist era of Joyce and Woolf—dark, fragmented, impressionistic, saturated with irony and black humor.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Two Pianos begins in the thick of night, saturated in the sepia shadows of the Vieux Lyon quarter’s historic architecture and cobblestone streets, and moves gradually toward a crisp autumn light.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm followed me up the stairs, both of us barefoot and dripping in our wet trunks.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Raindrops soaked Tom Brady’s return as a Buccaneer in 2021, tears that fell from the New England sky.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once soaked, take them out and rinse the parts thoroughly.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Studio 54 has a history drenched in iconoclasm, and now, Valentino fragrances.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where contemporary designers like Frances Merrill are swathing a room in a single bold hue, or tones of a single hue, the Carsons' office is equally drenched in a more muted tone.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The $100,000 in damages could go in full to the pregnant person, the person who impregnated them, or certain close relatives.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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