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
An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
What won't get soggy from the time one kid eats to the time the other kid eats?
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 13 Oct. 2025
After a soggy weekend, Arizona is finally getting some relief from Priscilla’s wrath.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Lionel Messi watched in street clothes from a Hard Rock Stadium suite as Argentina’s national team beat Venezuela 1-0 in a friendly match on a soggy Friday night.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
What won't get soggy from the time one kid eats to the time the other kid eats?
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 13 Oct. 2025
After a soggy weekend, Arizona is finally getting some relief from Priscilla’s wrath.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Lionel Messi watched in street clothes from a Hard Rock Stadium suite as Argentina’s national team beat Venezuela 1-0 in a friendly match on a soggy Friday night.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
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Following Harriett's death, the boy began experiencing strange happenings — hearing scratching in the wall, seeing water mysteriously dripping from pipes and walls, and most scary of all, feeling his bed moving.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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So no surprise the shells were his third pick, after dripping sauce on himself.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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So the ground is already very saturated.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Remove thick layers of leaves, especially wet ones, from the lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the rubber sole adds traction to keep you stable on wet or slippery surfaces.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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The death toll from heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, the government said Friday, as residents of the flooded city of Hoi An started cleanup operations as the water levels began to subside.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And with this model, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Add the soaked bread and its water to the blender along with the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Overwater your money tree, and its roots will drown and rot because sodden soil prevents the roots from absorbing oxygen and nutrients from the soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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One letter, brisk and to the point, is from the neighbor of a family in Lancashire, who find that for reasons that cannot be explained, their home is regularly left sodden by water which seems to materialize from nowhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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