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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Offered in a range of stripes and saturated solids, the relaxed cut delivers borrowed-from-the-boys ease with an A-line silhouette that’s only slightly oversized.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
In December 2020, when Holtz was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a distinction now saturated by a growing list of the president’s ambitions to be validated by entertainers and jocks, it was not well received by a lot of his former players.
—Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Kail recommends taking 6-inch soil plugs from various areas after frost melts and before the soil becomes overly saturated.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Offered in a range of stripes and saturated solids, the relaxed cut delivers borrowed-from-the-boys ease with an A-line silhouette that’s only slightly oversized.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Warmth is clearly present, but the color isn’t overly saturated.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
In December 2020, when Holtz was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a distinction now saturated by a growing list of the president’s ambitions to be validated by entertainers and jocks, it was not well received by a lot of his former players.
—Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Adjective
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This concept was prevalent at this year's flower show, with many designers incorporating water features into their displays, from a simple dripping fountain to more formal pools, engaging visitors' auditory senses.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dripping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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As an area receives more rain, the ground will become more saturated, and more rainfall will travel into streams and rivers instead of being soaked into the ground.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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The open-top Mahindra Scorpio safari vehicle was quickly soaked, as was the wool blanket on my lap.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Air Mail,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Attached to it is a video of Andrea Yates, the real Texas woman who drowned her five children amid an episode of postpartum psychosis and was found not guilty by reason of insanity, per the New York Times.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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There is still some of that here, but a lot of Martin’s light-touch meanness is drowned out by his insistence on describing his characters within the context of early COVID — pulling out those masks from the closet.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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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The rag is drenched in cement before the metal pin and the spacer are attached.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When the storm passed, we were drenched and shaking with cold.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sgualdo’s feature debut tells the story of 15-year-old Emma, who’s impregnated after being raped.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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We can be impregnated against our will.—
Paisley Currah,
The New York Review of Books,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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