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adjective

ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd

Definition of saturated

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water the carpet should be damp but not entirely 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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Whole-milk versions carry more saturated fat, while lower-fat options may suit some diets better. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 At this moment, in an industry with a very saturated market, where the streamers are dominating and the broadcasters are a little more cash-strapped, the police procedural continues to do very well. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

The region has already been saturated by heavy rain over the past months, and regions like New Mexico and Grand Canyon were hit by devastating floods earlier this month. — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saturated

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Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Bleeding Ombré The mix of red and black shades to get you that dripping blood effect in an ombré nail is striking on its own.

— Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Previous research from the same site suggests that Neanderthals may have soaked and cooked meals of plants and legumes together.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Strong overnight storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Kansas City area, leaving parts of the metro soaked with 1 to 2 inches of rain.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 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

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Yet Abrams still won’t kvetch about being crammed into a tiny whale-stomach set with a camera crew, while a half-dozen crew members surrounding the practical gut, wielding a gimbal, tossed him around like a wet rag doll.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Not quite land and not quite water, too wet to yield bounty, too dangerous to navigate, too wild to fit into our concept of beauty, bogs were obstacles to human prosperity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

Forecasters are warning South Florida residents that numerous cities will be drenched in rainfall that may lead to bouts of flash flooding and some thunderstorms Saturday night.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Janelle Monáe is absolutely drenched in fake blood and standing in the middle of a cemetery.

— Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of drenched

Adjective

What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Some people were even spotted kayaking down a flooded street.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

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The girl was found in Mexico along with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, who authorities allege abused and impregnated her.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
However, following reports that Jagger impregnated Brazilian model Luciana Morad, Hall went to file for divorce only to find out their nuptials were never legally binding.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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