as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a miserable, soaked cat who looked like a drowned rat
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as in saturated
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 stung
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer
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as in wet
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in drank
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 soaked
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Rain had soaked nearly everything that the bears had not ruined.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Foamstream and AquaPro can only be used at a stand still and the plants need to be soaked two times with the products.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
He’s been soaked during the celebratory Salvy Splash at least 500 times.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Returning with a search warrant, detectives found blood residue leading from the kitchen to Abugharbieh’s bedroom, and more blood that soaked his bedroom carpet.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But that would lead to long lines of impatient and, let’s face it, rather demanding party guests snaking around the hotel (and potentially getting soaked, in Saturday’s dreadful weather).
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Not only is this dense, buttery pound cake made with a half pound of butter, but after baking it's soaked with a vanilla-butter glaze, containing another 1/2 cup of butter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
My hoodie was already wet, this time completely soaked my hoodie.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Rain had soaked nearly everything that the bears had not ruined.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Foamstream and AquaPro can only be used at a stand still and the plants need to be soaked two times with the products.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
He’s been soaked during the celebratory Salvy Splash at least 500 times.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Returning with a search warrant, detectives found blood residue leading from the kitchen to Abugharbieh’s bedroom, and more blood that soaked his bedroom carpet.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But that would lead to long lines of impatient and, let’s face it, rather demanding party guests snaking around the hotel (and potentially getting soaked, in Saturday’s dreadful weather).
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Not only is this dense, buttery pound cake made with a half pound of butter, but after baking it's soaked with a vanilla-butter glaze, containing another 1/2 cup of butter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
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First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Each cloth is saturated in the brand’s Best of Beauty Award-winning The Rose Soak, which is made with hydrating glycerin and aloe, plus moisturizing rosehip fruit oil for strong, healthy nails.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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For starters, the ground in the Kansas City region is saturated because of a higher-than-normal amount of rainfall so far this year.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, the what-if blues would’ve stung a lot longer.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets have lost plenty of playoff games the past two springs, but few have stung like this.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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How drivers train The days when F1 drivers smoke and drank before a Grand Prix are long gone.—
James Ellingworth,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Literally, Not OK with Alexis Waters podcast host also drank tequila in her bridal suite and limousine.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nobody likes being price gouged, whether at the gas pump, ticket purchase, or a rideshare.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Then thunder crashes and a hand with an open wound gets gouged open.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cleanup efforts to collect oil that has washed ashore in the Black Sea port of Tuapse on Sunday.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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