soaker

Definition of soakernext
as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk that soaker couldn't pass a Breathalyzer test if his life depended on it

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Recent Examples of soaker Funk recommends using a soaker hose or drip irrigation, both of which deliver water to plants slowly at soil level, near plant roots. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and other low-volume irrigation systems are efficient ways to provide consistent moisture to the plants and soil on a slope. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 Again, the ideal amount of time to run a soaker hose in your garden depends on several factors, including your soil type, plant needs, and time of year. The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Use soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or soil-level hand watering to reduce evaporation and target roots, avoiding wet foliage. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Use a soaker hose, or a regular hose on a slow trickle over the root zone of your plants. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
  • Evidence increasingly suggests alcohol is so toxic that no amount is truly risk-free — regardless of whether somebody is an alcoholic or not.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Well, in the rooms of recovery, we are taught that your very specific story will help another alcoholic who is struggling with the same thing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Skimping on water is another one; new grass needs consistent moisture, not the occasional deep soak.
    Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When paired with warm water and dish soap, or after a short soak, the foil acts like a steel wool pad, gently scraping away buildup while restoring some shine to the pan’s surface.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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