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soaked

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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
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 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
Verb
Much of the film is sun-soaked and colorful and filled with the rhythm and chaos of life in a cloistered, liminal community. Jd Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Apply enough of the product to treat the affected area, especially if the mess has soaked into the carpet or other porous material. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 The game started on time, but players had to deal with wet weather until the field was pretty well soaked after the top of the third. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Blood soaked both of my top layers, but at least the bleeding seemed to be slowing. Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 The top of the tofu might poke out of the marinade, so give it a shake every so often to make sure each piece is thoroughly soaked. Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026 The researchers then soaked the material in glycerol—a syrupy compound that acts as a plasticizer, making the mycelium softer and more flexible without killing it. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 His shirt was soaked down below his collarbones, clingy and disgusting. Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
Adjective
  • Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.
    Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.
    Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Parts of the region are already saturated and increasingly vulnerable to additional flooding.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Human skin is composed primarily of ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol, which are not classified as saturated.
    Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • The pair were stung more than 150 times each and airlifted to the hospital.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The lionfish's poisonous spikes can badly hurt anyone who’s stung.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sports bars and restaurants overflowed with customers who drank beer taps dry.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
  • Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Crump has also rejected notions from law enforcement officials that Wells may have drowned, citing the teenager’s ability to swim well and his athletic past.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
  • More than 80 migrants died, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, according to Spanish and Moroccan authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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