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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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Many pizza toppings like pepperoni or sausage are high in saturated fats.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
Squalane is the saturated, or hydrogenated, version of squalene.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Slightly complex, dripping with saturated flavors, linear tannins and clean enveloping acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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The healthiest coffee creamer is the one that’s lowest in sugar, lowest in saturated fat, has few ingredients and, if possible, packs a little protein.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Many pizza toppings like pepperoni or sausage are high in saturated fats.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
Squalane is the saturated, or hydrogenated, version of squalene.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Slightly complex, dripping with saturated flavors, linear tannins and clean enveloping acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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