as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
eyes peering out between strands of sodden hair
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as in to wet
to make wet
soldiers' boots that were soddened by endless hours in muddy trenches
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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
Sarah Wood González, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The terrible verdict of the pandemic was that our flaying was a tolerable inconvenience; that a million sodden, lonely deaths were an acceptable price for power.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
Adding to the misery, the rainy season has set in, flooding already sodden tent camps where many live.
—A Special Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Stepping inside from the rain, our sodden coats were taken and exchanged for sparkling glasses of Champagne, as well as delicate canapes made by the famed chef Roberta Hall, the genius behind several of Edinburgh’s most beloved institutions, including The Little Chartroom, Eleanore, and Ardfern.
—Sarah Wood González, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The terrible verdict of the pandemic was that our flaying was a tolerable inconvenience; that a million sodden, lonely deaths were an acceptable price for power.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Vermont, still sodden from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl three weeks ago, was soaked yet again on Tuesday as catastrophic flooding inundated the northeastern part of the state.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
Adding to the misery, the rainy season has set in, flooding already sodden tent camps where many live.
—A Special Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sodden
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Adding the appropriate gothic touch to this Debra Hill production are John Lloyd’s dripping-with-mock-Victorian-splendor sets and John Morris’ delightfully tongue-in-cheek score.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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After the chamber cleared, House clerks pulled them apart, stomped on them and eventually soaked them in water until the noises gradually died.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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His growing sense of isolation reverses when a stranger saves him from drowning.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Angela Onduto, 47, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the 2009 drowning death of her own daughter, posthumously named Matea Esperanza by the police agency that investigated her.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Yes, patriotism saturated the production.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Instead, the foreign producers shipped their sugar abroad for consumption, further saturating the global market.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Sodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodden. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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