as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
spread the soggy papers out to dry
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Recent Examples of soggy
From Montgomery Dam to Mill Street, the trail was not flooded at the time but the river did cause many puddles and soggy areas in the turf.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Once the plants are established, less frequent, deep watering to keep the ground evenly moist but not soggy is best.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The sneakers’ grip stayed steady, and the shoes never took on that heavy, soggy feeling.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — Seattle’s soggy reputation is a little misleading, and a drizzly day there can actually be one of your best.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Once the plants are established, less frequent, deep watering to keep the ground evenly moist but not soggy is best.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The sneakers’ grip stayed steady, and the shoes never took on that heavy, soggy feeling.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — Seattle’s soggy reputation is a little misleading, and a drizzly day there can actually be one of your best.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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An especially visually striking debut, Mosquitoes exists in a saturated hyperreality that is consummately engrossing, and announces the Bertani sisters as formidable portraitists of girlhood cast against the backdrop of an alternately beautiful and oppressive world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As battlefields become ever more saturated with drones and skilled FPV pilots, helicopter crews will need to assume drones could come for them from any angle at any time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Buttonbush grows in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in wet, flooded conditions.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Heavy rains over the last several days, which have led to deadly floods in many parts of Afghanistan, had left the ground sodden and soft.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Anderson’s friends turn up—Sean Penn doing a gravely sodden imitation of the actor William Holden, Bradley Cooper lampooning Jon Peters (hairdresser, studio boss, and Barbra Streisand’s boyfriend), as a controlling lunatic with burning eyes.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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