as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job
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as in to saturate
to wet thoroughly with liquid
we ran for home as soon as the rain started, but our clothes still ended up soaked
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as in to wet
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak
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Recent Examples of soak
Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
Overnight storms soaked parts of the Kansas City area, with the heaviest rains falling in Wyandotte County and the Northland, according to storm gauges across the metro.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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Noun
There’s also a private bath on site that guests can reserve for a more luxurious soak.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Verb
More recently, Cummings has been enjoying his life as a grandfather — and fans are soaking it all in, too.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
Overnight storms soaked parts of the Kansas City area, with the heaviest rains falling in Wyandotte County and the Northland, according to storm gauges across the metro.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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Noun
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Leonard was an alcoholic whose drinking began in high school.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Pete’s brother, a former hockey player who misses his glory days, is an alcoholic who cares for the family’s large mink farm.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
Verb
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There have been major changes to feed zones this year, with rules introduced by the UCI, cycling’s world governing body, to stop major teams from saturating the route with support, putting smaller squads at a disadvantage.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But, these days, as influencers, artificial intelligence, and horrifying headlines saturate the internet, what’s the point of posting?—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Strike the nose of the alligator hard and often, and try to gouge the eyes.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Insider tip: the Lake View rooms in the west wing—specifically floors three through five—deliver a prime panorama without gouging your wallet.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Traditional evaporators don’t work well in wet weather, but this new material stands up much better to wetting and drying, just like the rainforest birds that inspired it.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Use a garden hose or power washer to thoroughly wet the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What amazing feats the confidence of the drunk can accomplish.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Sometimes rough language is all a drunk can understand.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The campers drowned when their bus attempted to evacuate them and was overtaken by floodwater.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In 2024, 34 kids with autism drowned in Florida — half of the national total.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Those walking through Aurillac, a quaint French community, were stung over a 30-minute period, with three people in critical condition evacuated to a hospital.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Soak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soak. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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