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
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 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.
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Jennifer W. Tsai,
STAT,
18 Jan. 2026
Use fast-draining potting mix that won’t force roots to stand in sodden soil for long periods of time.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
One letter, brisk and to the point, is from the neighbor of a family in Lancashire, who find that for reasons that cannot be explained, their home is regularly left sodden by water which seems to materialize from nowhere.
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Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Dead birds, however, became a sodden mess in liquid.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 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
Use fast-draining potting mix that won’t force roots to stand in sodden soil for long periods of time.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
One letter, brisk and to the point, is from the neighbor of a family in Lancashire, who find that for reasons that cannot be explained, their home is regularly left sodden by water which seems to materialize from nowhere.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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Today, the England and Panama flags looked completely soaked by the time they were rolled up again.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
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Forbes says the lowest dose shown to saturate muscles is 3 grams per day.
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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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.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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“Sodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodden. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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