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
Replacing sprinkler systems with drip irrigation or soaker hoses allows water to reach plant roots more efficiently, minimizing evaporation and runoff.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
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.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
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.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday looks like the real soaker.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
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Each one is thoughtfully crafted with its alcoholic sibling in mind, so the notes and flavors felt more like siblings than distant cousins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The whisky priest, an alcoholic who has broken most of his vows, is the sole remaining active priest in the state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Use a vinegar soak for at least four hours to restore water flow and pressure.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Greet the day on your own observation deck outfitted with a patio set and grill, or cap it off with a soak under the stars at the hot tub on-site.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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