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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Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

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Instead of applying high temperatures or corrosive chemicals, researchers disassembled the batteries and soaked the electrodes in water.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The whole region could get soaked Once Isaias comes ashore, it is expected to weaken until it is downgraded to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon, the hurricane center said.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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In too many countries, young people are still pushed to go to university even though many will drop out or the job market for their career choice is saturated.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

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The collection also includes an oversize reversible bomber jacket, washed and distressed sweatshirts and T-shirts, a polo, baseball caps and dedicated kids’ pieces.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 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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Streets on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach were flooded with at least a foot of water during high tide, with the police department advising residents and motorists to avoid the area.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Hurricane Katrina in 2005 razed neighborhoods in Mississippi, flooded New Orleans and killed nearly 1,400 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

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