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 All of the suites have gas fireplaces, king-sized beds, deep soaker tubs, and plush sitting areas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 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
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Noun
  • By the time Casey came under the wing of other recovering alcoholics in the 1990s, Murphy was a local legend.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Premiering in 2013, Faris starred in the first seven seasons of Mom as Christy, a recovering alcoholic who struggles to maintain a job, her family and her sobriety as her mom Bonnie (Allison Janney), who’s also in recovery, moves in with her.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are two communal tubs with sauna and cold plunge features—one for mixed bathing, and one for women only—four private tubs, and ample opportunities for such treatments as salt scrubs, thai massages, hot stone massage, and foot soaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Start your winter prep by giving them a thorough soak to ensure their roots are well-hydrated for the colder months ahead.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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