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
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
This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Rain showers and soft hail soaked the Boise area on Wednesday, accompanied by lightning strikes and freezing temperatures.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
The region was soaked this weekend by a storm that dropped a quarter-inch to an inch of rain.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Rena Grunfeld, 44, who has lived in her Northwest Side home since 2009, said the Tuesday night downpour caused water to back up in her basement, leaving her carpet soaked.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Once fully soaked, clean the racks with a scouring pad, rinse, and dry thoroughly before replacing.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Whole flaxseeds should be soaked for easier digestion; ground flaxseeds are more digestible and versatile in recipes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Kansas City is about to get soaked.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Generally speaking, mature avocado trees should be soaked every two weeks, mature citrus trees every three weeks, and mature deciduous trees once a month.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Rain showers and soft hail soaked the Boise area on Wednesday, accompanied by lightning strikes and freezing temperatures.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
The region was soaked this weekend by a storm that dropped a quarter-inch to an inch of rain.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Rena Grunfeld, 44, who has lived in her Northwest Side home since 2009, said the Tuesday night downpour caused water to back up in her basement, leaving her carpet soaked.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Once fully soaked, clean the racks with a scouring pad, rinse, and dry thoroughly before replacing.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Whole flaxseeds should be soaked for easier digestion; ground flaxseeds are more digestible and versatile in recipes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Kansas City is about to get soaked.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaked
Adjective
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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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This leak set comes with three detectors, which feature two groups of backwater detector sensor probes and one group of front probes for pipe dripping.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the ground still saturated from recent rains, localized flooding is possible in spots over the coming days, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Pour water over the soil, not the leaves, until it is saturated and water runs out of the drainage holes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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People have reported severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, after being stung by the ant.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lehman admitted in earlier testimony the pair drank and did some drugs, including marijuana, earlier that evening.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Participants drank soda and ate cookies while listening to Dropkick Murphys, a Boston punk band that Platner likes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the time he was gone, his daughter nearly drowned and his son swallowed an unknown amount of pool water while trying to get her out of the water, paramedics told police in the arrest report.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned while competing in the Ironman Texas triathlon.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 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
Verb
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Soaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaked. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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