as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the fisherman couldn't wait to take off his soaking socks
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1
as in saturating
to wet thoroughly with liquid
we ran for home as soon as the rain started, but our clothes still ended up soaked
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2
as in stinging
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer
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3
as in wetting
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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4
as in drinking
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak
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as in gouging
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Recent Examples of soaking
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
There is a nightly aromatherapy turn-down service, complete with in-room bath menus and deep soaking tubs.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
The ensuite bathroom sits nearby with a striking soaking tub fixed between separate sinks.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Rooms with king-size beds have bathrooms with soaking tubs and heated floors, while Twin Rooms have a walk-in rain shower only.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But after logging three and half miles through Miami one sweltering evening this week, members wrung out sweaty shirts, chugged ice water and welcomed a soaking rain shower at the finish line.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
If the stain is visibly lighter, repeat the process of soaking the shirt in an oxygen bleach solution and launder it again.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Generous in size, bathrooms feature marble finishes, walk-in showers, and soaking tubs in the higher categories.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also, this amount of soaking rain will help prevent us from reaching 100 degrees through the end of the summer.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Plus, a bathroom that’s unapologetically indulgent—dressed with a deep soaking tub, rainfall shower, and vanity mirrors that shimmer like stage lights.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
There is a nightly aromatherapy turn-down service, complete with in-room bath menus and deep soaking tubs.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
The ensuite bathroom sits nearby with a striking soaking tub fixed between separate sinks.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
But if not, wet mopping can harm your floors since there's no barrier to stop water from soaking the wood.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Rooms with king-size beds have bathrooms with soaking tubs and heated floors, while Twin Rooms have a walk-in rain shower only.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But after logging three and half miles through Miami one sweltering evening this week, members wrung out sweaty shirts, chugged ice water and welcomed a soaking rain shower at the finish line.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
If the stain is visibly lighter, repeat the process of soaking the shirt in an oxygen bleach solution and launder it again.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Generous in size, bathrooms feature marble finishes, walk-in showers, and soaking tubs in the higher categories.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also, this amount of soaking rain will help prevent us from reaching 100 degrees through the end of the summer.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaking
Adjective
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The blood of this innocent woman can literally be seen dripping from the killer's knife, and now her blood is on the hands of the Democrats who refuse to put bad people in jail, including Former Disgraced Governor and 'Wannabe Senator' Roy Cooper.—
Khaleda Rahman
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another project dripping red ink involves the Walt Whitman Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey, which began in 2013 and is yet to be completed despite having received more than $1 billion in federal money.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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English advises saturating natural hair mats with Designme’s leave-in treatment, then applying their rich hydrating mask before detangling (first pass with your fingers, then with a wide-tooth comb) from the ends to the roots.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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This interaction damages skin cells and can trigger irritation, redness, stinging or burning.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lapham also talked about the high of winning the AFC Championship in 1981, followed by the stinging loss to San Francisco in Super Bowl 16.—
Beryl Love,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Potential for wetting rain exists and could provide additional containment opportunities.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To clean, start by wetting the inside of your shower.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who’s drinking hot pumpkin spice lattes in a chunky sweater may need to rein it in for a little while.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sheen and Peele were on a plane and tensions were already high between the two — while Sheen started drinking heavily in his seat.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even if what Weyland-Yutani has is blood-sucking, eye-gouging, and chest-bursting alien monsters.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This set includes eight in saturated tones, plus 30 faux maple leaves that are surprisingly detailed and great for scattering along a mantle or layering into a centerpiece.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Coconut is a high-calorie food rich in saturated fat that could potentially impact your heart disease risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Before his tragic death by drowning in Costa Rica at age 54 in July, The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner shared some memories about working on the landmark NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seeing Laura come down the deck, Cherry pretends to be drowning.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Soaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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