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verb

past tense of soak
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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 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
Adjective
Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers. Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look. ABC News, 2 July 2026 In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 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. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 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 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
Verb
In the hour leading up to the Dutch GP, rain soaked the circuit, including during the reconnaissance laps, when the cars navigated from the garage to the grid pre-race. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 This is all due to showers and thunderstorms that have soaked those areas over the last two weeks. Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The strains of climbing the tree and installing the platform had soaked him with perspiration. Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Leather should never be soaked, while canvas and mesh can handle warm water and mild detergent (mesh may need an extra rinse to remove dirt from the weave). Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 Roman fullers, or launderers, soaked dirty clothes in the urine collected from public toilets and stomped on them until the stains were removed. Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 The bakery piles the ice shavings into a nearly impossibly tall vertical cone, soaked with a syrup in a variety of fruit flavors, including Tiger’s Blood, a mixture of strawberry, watermelon and a dash of coconut. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The table was in such bad shape that the first coat soaked into the wood immediately. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Renewed flood danger Friday Iowa and northwestern Illinois face the greatest risk of flooding rain Friday — a Level 3 of 4 — but more storms are targeting communities in Indiana and Ohio already soaked this week. Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
Adjective
  • Flavorizer bars sit between the grates and fuel source and catch dripping fat.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.
    Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Micromobility skeptic David Zipper has pointed to the bankruptcy wave as proof the category is saturated, not underserved.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Bubble sheet masks are made up of thin pieces of fabric that are saturated with a solution, which bubbles up as the mask sits on the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Spray the nest from a distance to reduce the chances of being stung.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During pre-production, the group drank margaritas in Elassal’s hotel room, went on weekend outings to hockey games, even shared their biggest secrets.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, six soldiers held a woman who drank a bottle of root beer without paying.
    Brad Heath, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Authorities that same year recovered the body of a man who reportedly drowned in 2002, another man who drowned in 1974, and the body of a man who died of as-yet-undetermined causes after disappearing in 1998.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The remains of another drowning victim, Donald Smith, who was believed to have drowned in 1974, were found in October 2022.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trump recently posted on his Truth Social account that big oil companies were not dropping gas prices fast enough, and that Americans were being gouged.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • The bullets shattered nine panes of glass, their wooden framework gouged by bullet fragments.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026

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“Soaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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