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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Alabbar, who made his name with Downtown Dubai, was expanding abroad even before the US-Iran war as the UAE market became saturated.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Muhs attributed the dramatic rise to decades of underinvestment in roads but also the mid-April storms that saturated soil and caused the layers of roads to detach from each other.

— Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturated

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Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into.

— Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of washed

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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
My favorite titles reveal that the land of love can be treacherous terrain—migration, murder, parental illness, a stranger impregnated.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of impregnated

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Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Heavy downpours drenched parts of northern Broward County on Thursday, causing treacherous driving conditions as rain flooded streets and roads.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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