as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job
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as in to saturate
to wet thoroughly with liquid
we ran for home as soon as the rain started, but our clothes still ended up soaked
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as in to wet
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak
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Recent Examples of soak
Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
For his first bottling, Juhasz chose a non-interventionist winemaking regime, using a cold soak followed by native fermentation, and a focus on expressing fruit and terroir.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, soak 16 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Bathrooms are outfitted with Diptyque products and the grand tubs just beg for a long soak.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
For his first bottling, Juhasz chose a non-interventionist winemaking regime, using a cold soak followed by native fermentation, and a focus on expressing fruit and terroir.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Counter-protesters threw water balloons at him over the heads of the crowd, soaking his clothes with cold water.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, soak 16 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soak
Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their father is an alcoholic, their mother is dead, and their relationship with one another is strained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When their soil remains constantly saturated with water, the roots drown and cannot take in oxygen.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Repeat this process to lift the stain, but be careful to not saturate the mattress.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Resorts gouge their customers at the window, and their customers find a workaround.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Jan. 2026
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The price-gouging allegation dates back to the early months of the pandemic, when panic over shortages led to massive supermarket shopping sprees, and some products, such as eggs, saw sharp price increases.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The song’s promotional image, shot by Stella Blackmon, shows the singer seated on a hotel bed, drinking one of American convenience store 7-Eleven’s greatest hits, the Big Gulp.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The three-bedroom 2023 modern farmhouse features a chef’s kitchen, a walk-in pantry, and a primary suite with a soaker tub.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Jan. 2026
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Saturday looks like the real soaker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In June 2001, Andrea drowned all five of the Yates children before calling 911 and later confessing.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like the leaves, the roots need oxygen so too much water around them will effectively drown them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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University of Miami fans, still stinging after a dramatic loss to Indiana in the national championship football game, turned their attention to the men’s basketball team on Tuesday night.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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If someone gets stung, they're advised to notify a lifeguard and immerse the area in hot water to reduce pain.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Soak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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