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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In a consumer tech landscape saturated with AI tools, Fujifilm’s Instax cameras look quaint by comparison—and that’s the point.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
All three models are featured in a new campaign directed by visual artist duo Blackwall which contrasts the LightSpray production process with Loewe’s approach to materiality and design, set against a backdrop of bold color and saturated hues.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Verb
Working in batches, submerge reserved croissant tops in remaining egg mixture (about 2 cups) in bowl, turning as needed, until saturated, about 20 seconds.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In a consumer tech landscape saturated with AI tools, Fujifilm’s Instax cameras look quaint by comparison—and that’s the point.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Adjective
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Mama Brown as dripping in jewelry.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In one study, researchers soaked chia seeds in water for 24 hours.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Few things are worse than walking into a bathroom that smells like sour milk because towels or mats have been soaked and never been allowed to fully dry.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Detroit fans who stuck around until the end of the game were drowned out by the bus loads of Cavaliers fans.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But with the mood in the Islamic Republic increasingly tense, and the country potentially on the brink of a resumption of war, all but the hardline official messaging seems to be drowned out.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 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
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Shut down the pump and motor, at the breaker box if possible, and cover them with plastic to prevent them from being drenched.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In the office, Caillier color-drenched the walls in Farrow & Ball’s Minster Green, then layered-in a playful Julian Chichester desk chair with a splatter-like Svenskt Tenn fabric atop an antique rag rug.—
Allison Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Protect Your Tables Instead of vintage lace doilies, use cloth napkin squares in their place to protect your furniture from scratches, candles, vases, and wet plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Now, as a parent to two small children myself, Margo’s choice stirred up a lot of feelings for me, especially because this exact narrative — a young, twenty-something woman decides to keep her baby after getting impregnated by a married professor — is also playing out on HBO’s Rooster.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dolores Huerta, 95, who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Chavez, told the newspaper she was raped and impregnated twice by Chavez.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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