as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
saturate your hair with water before applying the dye
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Recent Examples of saturating
This Valentine’s Day, consider saturating your nails in a lush, deep red as rich as red velvet cake.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Be sure to add milk mixture slowly and gradually to avoid over-saturating the cake.
—Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Even beyond the runtimes, there’s a strange, extratemporal feeling saturating this project.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The northern lights appeared to fill the entire sky, saturating the scene with vivid curtains of color dancing to the whims of Earth's magnetic field.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Starbucks is now struggling, and its strategy of saturating urban areas to draw coffee drinkers on their way to work in the morning has backfired amid competition, the rise of remote work and rising costs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Most recently, an atmospheric river hit Southern California, saturating Los Angeles and surrounding areas earlier than normal for the season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Be sure to add milk mixture slowly and gradually to avoid over-saturating the cake.
—Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Even beyond the runtimes, there’s a strange, extratemporal feeling saturating this project.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The northern lights appeared to fill the entire sky, saturating the scene with vivid curtains of color dancing to the whims of Earth's magnetic field.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Starbucks is now struggling, and its strategy of saturating urban areas to draw coffee drinkers on their way to work in the morning has backfired amid competition, the rise of remote work and rising costs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Most recently, an atmospheric river hit Southern California, saturating Los Angeles and surrounding areas earlier than normal for the season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturating
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Make sure to use a damp mop rather than a soaking wet one, or use a floor spray designed for hardwood floors and a dry cleaning pad to clean the surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the number one cause of death in the United States for children ages one to four.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office ruled their cause of death as drowning.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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After weeks of dry and warm weather, powerful winter storms are expected to bring multiple days of drenching rain and heavy mountain snow to the western United States through the week, forecasters warned.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seen as an extension of the green drenching trend—where homeowners layer greens like compact conifers, ferns, evergreen shrubs, and vines to create a lush atmosphere—this garden design also provides a soothing backdrop.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sealing granite surfaces with an impregnating sealer supplies protection against stains.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Nov. 2025
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The financier had also spent decades aspiring to seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast, secluded desert ranch in New Mexico.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
15 Nov. 2025
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But Carew’s main objective is to continue immersing himself ever deeper into his new craft.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Saturating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturating. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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