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
In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
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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
In pastel satin, the shoe softened the architecture while saturating the butter tone that has been trending on red carpets all month.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
English advises saturating natural hair mats with Designme’s leave-in treatment, then applying their rich hydrating mask before detangling (first pass with your fingers, then with a wide-tooth comb) from the ends to the roots.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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
In pastel satin, the shoe softened the architecture while saturating the butter tone that has been trending on red carpets all month.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
English advises saturating natural hair mats with Designme’s leave-in treatment, then applying their rich hydrating mask before detangling (first pass with your fingers, then with a wide-tooth comb) from the ends to the roots.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturating
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The upper-level primary suite, a serene retreat that feels worlds away from the city below, includes a freestanding soaking tub bedroom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The real mystery was in how this tiny towel could somehow absorb every ounce of water from your soaking wet body—but after a quick wring, your shammy was restored to bone-dry perfection.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials said most people died from drowning as the storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers to swell above their danger levels.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On May 18, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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While many areas in the Northeast may primarily receive drenching rain, elevation-dependent snow will be possible in locations such as the Adirondacks and the Green and White Mountains of New England.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hurricane Melissa’s powerful winds and drenching rains devastated Jamaica.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
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The ex-Stoughton police officer accused of grooming, impregnating and then killing Canton woman Sandra Birchmore has been charged in a new indictment with causing the death of her unborn child, according to court documents.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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With his free time, he is typically found impregnating other time traveler Geillis Duncan or hitting on Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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This Earth sign has a knack for immersing itself in the beauty that surrounds them.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Saturating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturating. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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