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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 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.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Add Water And Blot Stain Focus on diluting the paint that has soaked into the carpet by adding small amounts of water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
During the 10 minutes that followed, I was soaked to the bone by the waves breaking against the bow.
—Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
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
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
After the chamber cleared, House clerks pulled them apart, stomped on them and eventually soaked them in water until the noises gradually died.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 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.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Add Water And Blot Stain Focus on diluting the paint that has soaked into the carpet by adding small amounts of water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
During the 10 minutes that followed, I was soaked to the bone by the waves breaking against the bow.
—Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
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Adding the appropriate gothic touch to this Debra Hill production are John Lloyd’s dripping-with-mock-Victorian-splendor sets and John Morris’ delightfully tongue-in-cheek score.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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The shade deepened from blush pink, which was saturated by her arms, into a light then dark grey tone.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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That is a reflection of a society saturated with guns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Now owned by the National Gallery in London, the painting, showing Roman god Cupid complaining to his mother Venus about being stung by bees, can be seen in the center of a blurry, black-and-white photograph dating to the 1940s that was published in a 1978 furniture catalog.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Teng stung in fourth The Astros deployed Kai-Wei Teng as an opener for the second time this season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
10 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The puppies drank their mother's milk—no cost to us.—
David Sedaris
May 3,
CBS News,
3 May 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
Verb
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In 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two young children by strapping them in a car and rolling it into a South Carolina lake.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Autopsies later revealed that the three had drowned, MLive and WJRT reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 May 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
Verb
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Commercial eggs are washed during processing, a step that removes the bloom entirely and makes refrigeration from that point forward non-negotiable.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Traditional quilts typically require a gentle cleaning process, but this one is actually low maintenance—so much so that it can be washed and dried without issue.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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“Soaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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