as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the fisherman couldn't wait to take off his soaking socks
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as in gouging
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as in saturating
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 stinging
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer
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as in wetting
to make wet
that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight
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as in drinking
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 soaking
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Consider soaking the area with a warm, wet compress before applying.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Bathrooms are spacious and spa-like, with walk-in showers and a soaking tub perfect for soaking or relaxing after a day of adventure.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Rooms are residential starting with 925-square-foot entry-level casitas with indoor-outdoor living areas, soaking tubs, and large terraces with hammocks.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The 173 luxurious rooms and suites all have an airy color palette and come with a private balcony and soaking tub, while upgraded rooms have swim-up access.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Don’t miss the steam room and soaking tub.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Rice water is a starchy liquid that results from soaking the grain in water or cooking it in water, Khetarpal explains.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Consider soaking the area with a warm, wet compress before applying.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Bathrooms are spacious and spa-like, with walk-in showers and a soaking tub perfect for soaking or relaxing after a day of adventure.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Rooms are residential starting with 925-square-foot entry-level casitas with indoor-outdoor living areas, soaking tubs, and large terraces with hammocks.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The 173 luxurious rooms and suites all have an airy color palette and come with a private balcony and soaking tub, while upgraded rooms have swim-up access.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Don’t miss the steam room and soaking tub.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaking
Verb
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While for me, drinking coffee felt like a bad habit—there are proven health benefits when enjoying it in moderation.—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, researchers in Britain compared health outcomes among a group of people who agreed to stop drinking for a month with the health of a group that continued to consume alcohol.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In saturated fats, the carbon atoms have the maximum amount of hydrogen atoms bonded.—
Devineé Lingo, M.S.,
Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Color palettes emulate the yellowing fade of old photographs and the overly saturated or unnaturally cool tones of digital imagery, a reminder that the camera is rarely an objective observer.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Police say a 3-month-old baby has died after drowning in a motel bathtub on New Year’s Day.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The cause of death was drowning, according to the Monroe County Medical Examiner.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Protect your furry friends by washing your hands, cleaning spills, and storing it out of reach.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The establishment had health hazards including raw food stored over cooked food, inadequate hand-washing facilities, expired food items and a lack of food-handler certifications.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Tori and Rachel form a tentative alliance, planning to exert their feminine wiles over their respective male allies to keep each other safe.—
Emma Sharpe,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
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For Chandler, a pink bunny suit costume activates his sensitive nature, while Phoebe deals with the wiles of her evil twin Ursula.—
Cady Lang,
TIME,
21 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
28 Nov. 2024
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However, even after this drenching rainfall, much of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor, would still need to receive several inches of rain in the coming weeks to significantly improve drought conditions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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And no, this isn’t some cheating scandal or love triangle.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Niemann, who had previously admitted to cheating in online games, denied Carlsen's allegations.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Soaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaking. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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