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
The flavors were well-balanced, but the omelette itself was soggy, as if the ingredients hadn’t been sufficiently cooked out before being added to the eggs.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Ideally, the soil should stay damp but not soggy.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Water deeply but less often, keeping the soil damp but not soggy.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Guaranteed to be hot on the top and soggy on the bottom as the heat and steam was trapped inside.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Ideally, the soil should stay damp but not soggy.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Water deeply but less often, keeping the soil damp but not soggy.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Guaranteed to be hot on the top and soggy on the bottom as the heat and steam was trapped inside.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
Adjective
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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These glazes result in the gorgeous, deeply saturated colors zellige tiles are known for, but that color comes with a downside.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In between are a bunch of mongrel appliances that leave both humans and technology worse for wear, like a computer, in a 2024 photo by Sara Deraedt, that seems to be giving birth to a wet child.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Uneven landscaping, wet grass and soft soil from recent rain can all make ladder placement risky.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Do not drive into a flooded street.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 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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That marked an 11% increase versus last year’s sodden broadcast, which was delayed well into Fox’s primetime window, and gave NASCAR its best Daytona results since the 2023 race averaged 8.17 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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