SOGGY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

soggy

adjective

ˈsä-gē

Definition of soggy

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 Plates of broken, eggy matzo that taste like soggy cardboard. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Even soggier conditions are expected Thursday as the breeze builds, with unsettled weather continuing into the end of the week. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Broadway box office dropped by 11% last week as New York suffered a decidedly soggy Nor’easter weekend. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy

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Two days later, the company confirmed a delivery received the prior week had been dripping hydrofluoric acid — a chemical that corrodes metal and can produce toxic fumes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Yet Netflix's growth has slowed in recent years amid mounting competition from other streaming platforms and a saturated North American market.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Authentic Individualism By 2027, the essential skill communicators need won’t be using AI but maintaining authentic individualism in an AI-saturated world.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

AHAs show up in everything from cleansers and toners to serums, pre-soaked pads, and even body lotions.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of soaked

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

Herds of cows waded across flooded pastures as ranchers guided them toward dry land.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

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