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
Regina Marler, The New York Review of Books, 28 May 2026
The screen tint feature is designed to help people who feel tired or have sensitive eyes after a long session with bright and saturated screens.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Yes, patriotism saturated the production.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
The intense, saturated color in much of her work is a legacy of abstraction.
—Regina Marler, The New York Review of Books, 28 May 2026
The screen tint feature is designed to help people who feel tired or have sensitive eyes after a long session with bright and saturated screens.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Verb
When the soil becomes saturated from overwatering, the pores fill with water, limiting oxygen and preventing the roots from respiring.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Yes, patriotism saturated the production.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Adjective
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Carpenter also warns that outdoor pooling after rainfall, unattended pet bowls, and dripping garden taps can also encourage cockroaches and rodents.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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History will remember his leadership on 9/11 long after the wild-eyed, hair-dye-dripping accusations are forgotten.—
John Avlon,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Strawberries will absorb water after being washed or soaked, then begin to break down and turn mushy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The key is to water deeply but infrequently, making sure soil is soaked to a 12-18 inch depth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 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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Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The apartment is drenched in a moody cognac hue that runs throughout the kitchen, living room, and bedroom millwork, reappearing in the shower tiles, as well.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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