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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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
Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Every room features a deep soaking tub, stocked with bath salts and oils that are available for purchase.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
The main bedroom includes an en suite with a steam shower and Kohler soaking tub.
—Richard Ryman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
But this victory – this sloppy, soaking and at times downright stupid, victory – felt strangely sustainable.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Soak them for at least 8-12 hours, though soaking time can vary depending on your preferences.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
Wash wooden tools quickly by hand (avoid soaking) and rub occasionally with food-safe oil to maintain their quality and prevent cracking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The eat-in country-style kitchen boasted a white marble island and a butler’s pantry, while the cavernous primary suite was equipped with an accommodating walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub and a steam shower.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Venetian plaster covers the bathroom walls, and the soaking tub and rainfall shower both have views of the San Francisco skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the home boasts four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary bedroom and bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub and large shower.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Moisture is the enemy here, so avoid soaking your skillet in the sink and never put it in the dishwasher.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Kansas City area is set for a good soaking on Tuesday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms moving through.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Every room features a deep soaking tub, stocked with bath salts and oils that are available for purchase.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
The main bedroom includes an en suite with a steam shower and Kohler soaking tub.
—Richard Ryman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
But this victory – this sloppy, soaking and at times downright stupid, victory – felt strangely sustainable.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Soak them for at least 8-12 hours, though soaking time can vary depending on your preferences.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
The windowed bathroom, with its cast-iron soaking tub, has an archway for visual interest.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
Wash wooden tools quickly by hand (avoid soaking) and rub occasionally with food-safe oil to maintain their quality and prevent cracking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The eat-in country-style kitchen boasted a white marble island and a butler’s pantry, while the cavernous primary suite was equipped with an accommodating walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub and a steam shower.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Venetian plaster covers the bathroom walls, and the soaking tub and rainfall shower both have views of the San Francisco skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the home boasts four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary bedroom and bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub and large shower.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Moisture is the enemy here, so avoid soaking your skillet in the sink and never put it in the dishwasher.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaking
Adjective
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The letter is dripping with LOVE for Israel and a frustration for its failure on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Hotel’s afternoon tea spot is dripping with jewel tones—a teal-blue carpet, mustard lounge chairs, a deep-red banquette.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In pastel satin, the shoe softened the architecture while saturating the butter tone that has been trending on red carpets all month.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 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
Verb
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These pretty pink jellyfish are carnivorous and have stinging tentacles that can reach up to 70 feet long.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Howard Stern had stinging comments today over Kimmel going dark, and joined the groundswell of subscribers cancelling Disney+.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Potential for wetting rain exists and could provide additional containment opportunities.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So just fixing my diet, drinking a lot of water, stretching, moving every day, doing the right movements.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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To paraphrase Fight Club, fighting becomes the reason to keep your nails short, to order salad instead of fries, and to stop drinking on weeknights.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The lack of saturated fat and antioxidants also supports healthy blood vessels and reduces inflammation, lowering the risk of heart disease over time.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, just because two specific shades don't work together doesn't mean similar or less saturated tones of each shade can't be juxtaposed in a visually appealing way.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last post shared on Allen's Instagram was a photo of him and the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in July after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The quake came as central Philippine provinces were still recovering from a storm that struck Friday, killing at least 27 people, mostly from drowning and falling trees.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Soaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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