as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the carpet should be damp but not entirely saturated
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
saturate your hair with water before applying the dye
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Recent Examples of saturated
Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
But that’s because there are a finite number of vegetable oils that provide the essential saturated and unsaturated fats that babies require.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Both tacos and sliders have the potential for containing excessive calories and saturated fats.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Sweets and Desserts Many sweets, such as desserts, contain butter or oils rich in saturated fats.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
Both are high in total and saturated fat, but hamburgers contain slightly more.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
But that’s because there are a finite number of vegetable oils that provide the essential saturated and unsaturated fats that babies require.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Both tacos and sliders have the potential for containing excessive calories and saturated fats.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Sweets and Desserts Many sweets, such as desserts, contain butter or oils rich in saturated fats.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Verb
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Sun-soaked and beautiful, the film takes place in Santa Barbara in 1979, where Dorothea (Annette Bening) is trying to raise her son (Lucas Jade Zumann) in an ever-changing world.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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More than an inch of rain over several days soaked the grounds making muddy hills slippery and dangerous, forcing most spectators onto the narrow walkways and creating huge, impassable (and in some places, scary) bottlenecks.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Southern California is about to get drenched by new storms this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival once again brings more than 80 dishes to the park drizzled, dipped and drenched in the signature fruit that started it all more than 100 years ago.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The cyclist momentarily lost control of his motorcycle on wet pavement.—
Jon Rabiroff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The fibers are aligned, impregnated, pulled into a heated die, and thermally set before being continuously pulled and cut to size.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article An Amber Alert has been issued for pregnant Wisconsin teen Sophia Franklin who is believed to be with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, cars struggled to navigate flooded streets, according to videos on social media, with multiple people needing to be assisted, according to authorities.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Forecasters continued to urge the public in the affected areas to avoid low water crossings and stay away from flooded areas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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