SODDENED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

soddened

verb

past tense of sodden

as in wet

to make wet soldiers' boots that were soddened by endless hours in muddy trenches

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as in soaked

to wet thoroughly with liquid cornflakes that had been soddened in milk to the point of mush

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One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

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The girl was found in Mexico along with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, who authorities allege abused and impregnated her.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
However, following reports that Jagger impregnated Brazilian model Luciana Morad, Hall went to file for divorce only to find out their nuptials were never legally binding.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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Authorities were assessing who else needed help, including many whose homes weren't flooded but were cut off by floodwaters.

— MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
About 90% of the city was flooded following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, according to the White House.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flooded

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Ancestral stories shared at family gatherings and trips to powwows across the island community steeped her awareness into adulthood.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
In one study of bags from eight brands, a bag steeped at 95°C (203 degrees Fahrenheit) for five minutes released more than 10,000 particles.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

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