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
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The three-bedroom 2023 modern farmhouse features a chef’s kitchen, a walk-in pantry, and a primary suite with a soaker tub.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Another way to reduce humidity in the plant canopy is by watering through drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Steam showers, soaker tubs, smart home features, and storage are all sought after.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The spa room has an 18-foot-long indoor waterfall, a massage bed, and a soaker jet tub.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
The bathroom has a walk-in shower and soaker tub.
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Water new trees with a hose fitted with a sprinkler head, a soaker hose, or a spot sprinkler.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The three-bedroom 2023 modern farmhouse features a chef’s kitchen, a walk-in pantry, and a primary suite with a soaker tub.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Another way to reduce humidity in the plant canopy is by watering through drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Steam showers, soaker tubs, smart home features, and storage are all sought after.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The spa room has an 18-foot-long indoor waterfall, a massage bed, and a soaker jet tub.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
The bathroom has a walk-in shower and soaker tub.
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Water new trees with a hose fitted with a sprinkler head, a soaker hose, or a spot sprinkler.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
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Erdoğan’s speeches are full of practical advice about how to destroy the left, such as calling progressives lazy, impractical alcoholics funded by globalist lobbies and contrasting the efficiency of an imperial president with the messiness of parliamentary policymaking.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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The story of who Brooke Shields is — the Lolita of the ‘80s, the daughter of an alcoholic, a former Ivy Leaguer, a survivor of postpartum depression — is laid out clearly by Shields in her own words, with help from her celebrity friends and loved ones.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Strong odors might mean residue is stuck in hard-to-reach areas, which may call for a longer vinegar soak.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dinner usually means a lively table at Sweet Basil or Mountain Standard before retreating back to the hotel for a nightcap and a hot tub soak.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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