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soggy

adjective

ˈsä-gē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
Definition of soggynext
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 Continue regular weekly watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy until the ground freezes. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Pruning your moonflower vines in fall can also help keep the soil from getting too soggy, and combat some of the risk of root rot through the winter season. — The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026 Not Improving Drainage Mums won’t thrive in soil that drains poorly and stays too soggy. — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026 The week’s biggest stories Weather and the climate Hurricane Marie is expected to bring dangerous ocean conditions and soggy weather to SoCal. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
  1. dripping
  2. saturated
  3. wet
  4. soaked
  5. soaking
  6. washed
  7. flooded
  8. sodden
Adjective
  • The presentation included dripping silver finger caps that evoked the sensation of touching water.
    — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • At this moment, in an industry with a very saturated market, where the streamers are dominating and the broadcasters are a little more cash-strapped, the police procedural continues to do very well.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturated
Adjective
  • Here are seven tips that make a real difference in texture, plus an easy recipe for the buttery, tangy lemon pepper wet wings Atlanta knows and loves.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In the Southeast, warm, wet conditions may extend mosquito and cockroach activity.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of soaking
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Video posted on social media shows a car stuck in the flooded roadway.
    — Shane Hinton, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Video shows teams of workers yanking ropes to ferry locals who were stranded on an embankment flanked by a flooded river.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • South Gate’s rain-sodden float depicted a floral Titanic sinking alongside the killer iceberg.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Rain comes sideways in sheets that turn layers of clothes into sodden rags.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sodden

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soggy
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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