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 Engel recommends using a soaker hose for even watering or, for trees, water bags as great ways to make sure the root ball area stays consistently moist. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 Watering at the base of the plants, either with a drip line, soaker hose, or with a wand on your hose, is the best way to apply water where it is needed and reduce potential problems with powdery mildew. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 If the tree is already struggling, Singlemann recommends giving it some extra support with a 4-inch layer of mulch beneath the canopy, keeping mulch about 8 inches away from the trunk, and watering deeply once a week with a soaker hose. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 30 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 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
  • The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Try vinegar and dish soap, baking soda and peroxide, or an overnight dish soap soak.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Moisturizers, cleansers, bath soaks, lubricants for our vulvas.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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