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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Forecasters warn that additional storms this week could exacerbate already hazardous flood conditions, with saturated ground and swollen rivers leaving little room for further water accumulation.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
Beef tallow is preferred by some as a good source of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as well as fat-soluble vitamins, which can have health benefits like immune support, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Forecasters warn that additional storms this week could exacerbate already hazardous flood conditions, with saturated ground and swollen rivers leaving little room for further water accumulation.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Verb
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Sun-soaked and beautiful, the film takes place in Santa Barbara in 1979, where Dorothea (Annette Bening) is trying to raise her son (Lucas Jade Zumann) in an ever-changing world.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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More than an inch of rain over several days soaked the grounds making muddy hills slippery and dangerous, forcing most spectators onto the narrow walkways and creating huge, impassable (and in some places, scary) bottlenecks.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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 energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Southern California is about to get drenched by new storms this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival once again brings more than 80 dishes to the park drizzled, dipped and drenched in the signature fruit that started it all more than 100 years ago.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fibers are aligned, impregnated, pulled into a heated die, and thermally set before being continuously pulled and cut to size.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article An Amber Alert has been issued for pregnant Wisconsin teen Sophia Franklin who is believed to be with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Today's talkers This pup braved rising waters inside a flooded apartment.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The bulletin emphasized that most flood deaths occur in vehicles and advised people to avoid driving through flooded roadways.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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