WATER-SOAKING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

water-soaking

verb

present participle of water-soak

as in wetting

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

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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The self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
For some, that means washing one or two times a week compared to the UK or US, where 41% of people wash upwards of three times a week, with 21% washing their hair every other day.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

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Kansas City will start the week warm and dry before the remnants of Hurricane Polo bring rounds of rain and thunderstorms midweek, with heavy rainfall and flooding possible, according to the National Weather Service.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Rain with flooding possible Thursday Rain chances remain very high, around 90%, with additional periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms possible on Thursday.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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