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
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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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First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use a rag to clean; do not soak your baskets.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Expansive blond wood rooms have soaking tubs overlooking the lush greenery outside.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 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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Idahoans are drowning in an increasing cost of living, rising taxes and out of control healthcare costs.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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In another incident on Friday evening, a 32-year-old woman drowned in Daytona Beach after she was caught in a rip current north of Main Street Pier, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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On Thursday, as news of the disappearances saturated local media, Abugharbieh once again turned to ChatGPT, according to the court record.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a cloth feels saturated halfway through the job, swap it out for a fresh one.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 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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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Sodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodden. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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