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
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.
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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.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 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.
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Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
David K. Li,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Available in three sizes, this collar can be soaked and then put in the refrigerator to further enhance its cooling ability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked.
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Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Cubes of French bread are drizzled with butter, generously sprinkled with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and soaked with a luscious custard.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Many of the supporters of Team Algeria were soaked from steady rain that fell on Lawrence Sunday evening.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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
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
The match at Lincoln Financial Field included a 2-hour, 10-minute halftime intermission as a storm soaked the Delaware Valley.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Available in three sizes, this collar can be soaked and then put in the refrigerator to further enhance its cooling ability.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked.
—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Cubes of French bread are drizzled with butter, generously sprinkled with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and soaked with a luscious custard.
—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Many of the supporters of Team Algeria were soaked from steady rain that fell on Lawrence Sunday evening.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
Adjective
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
Verb
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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Spray the hydrogen peroxide directly onto the mold in the shower, making sure the areas are saturated.
Verb
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While the driver was unharmed, per the station, CBS affiliate KFDM-TV in Beaumont said its photographer was stung once while at the scene, according to KBTX.
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Drivers stung by high gas prices have enjoyed some welcome relief over recent weeks, however, even as the impact of the Iran war continues to choke off oil supply.
Verb
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Yes, some people drank so much that they got fired and hit on random people and drove drunk—those people should obviously quit.
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British media outlets reported that the England fans drank 5,000 beers at The Londoner on Tuesday, spending £30,000, or more than $40,200.
Adjective
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.
Verb
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
Verb
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The bullets shattered nine panes of glass, their wooden framework gouged by bullet fragments.
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Nobody likes being price gouged, whether at the gas pump, ticket purchase, or a rideshare.
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