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
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
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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
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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These moments sit uneasily alongside patients the show treats with real feeling, like Louie, an older alcoholic who recurs through the first half of the season and is understood as a familiar presence in the ER.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Song Sung Blue centers on Mike Sardina (Jackman), a recovering alcoholic, Vietnam veteran and small-time musician working as a mechanic to support his love for performing, and Claire Stengl (Hudson), a struggling single mother who moonlights as a Patsy Cline impersonator.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Regularly wiping down the racks between the soak-and-scrub processes saves you from the most stubborn and stuck-on messes and reduces odor potential.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Other types of beans, especially older or lower-quality ones, might require a soak to avoid toughness or excessively long cook times.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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