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adjective

as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water make sure that the bandages don't get water-soaked when you take a shower

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water-soaked

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verb

past tense of water-soak
as in wet
to make wet the fire is out, but the firefighters water-soaked most of the house in the process

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-soaked
  1. saturated
  2. wet
  3. dripping
  4. drowned
  5. soaked
  6. washed
  7. flooded
  8. saturate
Adjective
  • Landscape shots really shine on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with lush foliage, highly saturated emerald canopies, and golden grasslands.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • This vital human skill offers career insurance, differentiating individuals in an AI-saturated world.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • Reduce irrigation to only once or twice a week to wet the soil to help control this problem.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Then add a second layer of sand, sweep it into place, and wet it down.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • This dripping gold set is made with an untraditional take on the classic French tip that takes the chrome finish to the next level.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • They’re meant to be neat, self-contained, and easy to manage without dripping, crumbling, or requiring a balancing act at a cocktail table.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • Crump and Wells’ parents have rejected notions from law enforcement that the teenager drowned, launching their own investigation into his death, including the autopsy.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Authorities also said Jose Mario Pineda Dias, 33, and his wife, 28-year-old Marina Suyapa Regalado — also of Honduras — drowned, The Associated Press and USA Today reported.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of soaked
Verb
  • Whether due to size constraints, residue transfer, or bacterial contamination, these items should be washed in your dishwasher alone.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite people acquire by eating fresh produce grown or washed with water carrying human waste.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Abbott said Thursday that one of the victims was swept away while driving on a flooded road near Uvalde, per the Associated Press.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • One person died while driving on a flooded road, swept away near Uvalde, authorities said.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • Depending on the color of your boots, use slightly more or less water—but never fully saturate in any case.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Definition of saturate
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