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
Even Troy, who treats Josh well, will complain about soggy squash blossoms from the club kitchen.
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
With recent rains, the banks of the Fox River are soggy and deep, posing possible dangers for those trying to clean up trash in the areas of SEBA, County and Panton Mills parks, a statement from by the village said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding rocks to the bottom of a planter raises the water table, leaving roots in soggy soil and increasing the risk of root rot.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that these turn soggy within minutes of hitting milk.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
With recent rains, the banks of the Fox River are soggy and deep, posing possible dangers for those trying to clean up trash in the areas of SEBA, County and Panton Mills parks, a statement from by the village said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding rocks to the bottom of a planter raises the water table, leaving roots in soggy soil and increasing the risk of root rot.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that these turn soggy within minutes of hitting milk.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
Adjective
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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This leak set comes with three detectors, which feature two groups of backwater detector sensor probes and one group of front probes for pipe dripping.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hotel accommodations were so saturated that travelers without lodging were seen sleeping in a park in the small western Cuban town of Viñales that draws thousands of tourists and rock climbers to its scenic limestone cliffs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gnats are attracted to succulents that are planted in soil that is too wet and doesn’t have proper drainage.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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More than 80 native plant species will be available, including woodland flowering plants and ferns; dry, medium, and wet prairie flowering plants; as well as grasses, shrubs, trees, native grasses, woodlands and ferns.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 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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Anderson’s friends turn up—Sean Penn doing a gravely sodden imitation of the actor William Holden, Bradley Cooper lampooning Jon Peters (hairdresser, studio boss, and Barbra Streisand’s boyfriend), as a controlling lunatic with burning eyes.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2026
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