as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
eyes peering out between strands of sodden hair
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1
as in to wet
to make wet
soldiers' boots that were soddened by endless hours in muddy trenches
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2
as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
cornflakes that had been soddened in milk to the point of mush
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Recent Examples of sodden
Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The new arrivals bedded down on sodden ground along the tracks, their campfires flickering in the night.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
Moldering houses, sodden with rainwater.
—Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
The rain hammering down, his sodden tracksuit clinging to his skin.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The new arrivals bedded down on sodden ground along the tracks, their campfires flickering in the night.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Gordon’s dresses, in shades of pink and blue — like party favors at a gender reveal — were too long and sodden with colored stones.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
Moldering houses, sodden with rainwater.
—Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sodden
Verb
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Given the risk to heart issues in people with coronary artery disease, only the 31 healthy participants took part in the fan study (the remaining 27 individuals just underwent skin wetting/no skin wetting conditions).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
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Any storms that do form will likely produce wetting rain in the cores but lightning is possible far from these cores in areas that will remain dry.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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Each bedroom has a beautiful bathroom and an adjoining private soaking tub.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Any of these oils can support heart health, especially when used in place of saturated fats and trans fats.10 Be mindful of heat temperatures: Different oils have different smoke points, which is the temperature an oil starts to burn and smoke.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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With an astounding 20 million followers and over 1.6 billion video views, Ligue 1 McDonald’s has emerged as one of the most influential sports publishers on TikTok, proving that even in a saturated market, strategic innovation can generate unparalleled reach.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If flooding is observed, then turn around, don't drown.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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That means being able to get three to five of the most important things done quickly, while drowning out outside chaos and distractions.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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My neighborhood is saturated with memories spanning my whole life.—
Sophie Brickman,
The Atlantic,
4 Aug. 2025
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Here’s the basic approach: – Mow the grass or cut the weeds very, very short. – Irrigate to saturate the soil at least 6 inches deep. – Cover the lawn or garden bed completely with 1- or 2-ml thick sheets of clear plastic.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Start by steeping your tea bags—at least one for each shoe—in boiling water for one to two minutes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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New tariff rates on top beef importers like Mexico, Canada and Brazil will take effect on Aug. 1, raising the countries’ already steep import taxes to 30%, 35% and 50%, respectively.—
Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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Jena tried to imagine the desert, drenched now in starlight, gushing with water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Flash flood warnings were active in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia by mid-afternoon with more drenching storms to come.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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“Sodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodden. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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