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
Water deeply but less often, keeping the soil damp but not soggy.
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Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Guaranteed to be hot on the top and soggy on the bottom as the heat and steam was trapped inside.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Her old septic system was not designed to handle the soggy soil in her leach field, rendering the system unusable for six months out of the year.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
In He Bled Neon, the ersatz A24-ish motions are gone through and that’s about it, a limp endeavor to do something with a soggy, banal script.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Guaranteed to be hot on the top and soggy on the bottom as the heat and steam was trapped inside.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Her old septic system was not designed to handle the soggy soil in her leach field, rendering the system unusable for six months out of the year.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
In He Bled Neon, the ersatz A24-ish motions are gone through and that’s about it, a limp endeavor to do something with a soggy, banal script.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
Adjective
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All of this has been the culmination of slow-dripping songs for a few years before one of them finally took hold.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress has been laying low since giving birth last summer, albeit making a surprise appearance in a nude optical illusion corset dress that appeared to be dripping with blood at a special Jennifer’s Body event in October.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Conditions in Kauai have improved significantly, but authorities encourage people to exercise caution near streams and low-lying areas as grounds remain saturated.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The color combos of hyper-saturated and nearly neon lilac, fuchsia, peach, and the like.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kahului has already experienced its wettest month on record with nearly 20 inches of rain.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Proper mop technique to avoid water damage The goal for cleaning wood floors should be damp mopping, not wet mopping.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 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
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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That marked an 11% increase versus last year’s sodden broadcast, which was delayed well into Fox’s primetime window, and gave NASCAR its best Daytona results since the 2023 race averaged 8.17 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Stepping inside from the rain, our sodden coats were taken and exchanged for sparkling glasses of Champagne, as well as delicate canapes made by the famed chef Roberta Hall, the genius behind several of Edinburgh’s most beloved institutions, including The Little Chartroom, Eleanore, and Ardfern.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soggy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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