as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
spread the soggy papers out to dry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soggy
The soil will ideally be like a wrung-out sponge, not dripping or soggy.
—
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Rough blazing star shrugs off humidity but skip planting in spots where the soil stays soggy in the winter.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Constantly soggy soil suffocates roots and invites rot — the plant equivalent of trench foot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners assume more water equals healthier plants, but constantly soggy soil suffocates roots and triggers rot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soggy
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Rough blazing star shrugs off humidity but skip planting in spots where the soil stays soggy in the winter.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Constantly soggy soil suffocates roots and invites rot — the plant equivalent of trench foot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners assume more water equals healthier plants, but constantly soggy soil suffocates roots and triggers rot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
Adjective
-
Adding the appropriate gothic touch to this Debra Hill production are John Lloyd’s dripping-with-mock-Victorian-splendor sets and John Morris’ delightfully tongue-in-cheek score.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
-
Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Adjective
-
Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
-
Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
-
Then, wet mop or steam mop the floors to remove any stains or marks.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
-
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
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
-
This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
-
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
Adjective
-
The recall was prompted after an unoccupied vehicle entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
-
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Adjective
-
Every session left me emptied, raw, surrounded by sodden tissues.—
Danielle Crittenden,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2026
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
