PRESOAK Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

presoak

verb

Definition of presoak

as in to soak

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Recent Examples of presoak Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 Use a sink, bucket, or large plastic container to presoak the socks before adding them to the washer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Natural enzymes help break down proteins, starches, and fats, so there's no need to presoak your dishes. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023 Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking. — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022 If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. — Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoak

Verb

Previous research from the same site suggests that Neanderthals may have soaked and cooked meals of plants and legumes together.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Strong overnight storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Kansas City area, leaving parts of the metro soaked with 1 to 2 inches of rain.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of soak

Verb

Colima authorities said the risks remained low, but warned that heavy rainfall could cause damage because the ground was already saturated by successive storms along the Pacific coast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
If the soils were not saturated, microbial decomposition would happen too quickly, breaking down organic matter before the thick layers of peat, the signature of boglands, had a chance to form.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of saturate

Verb

Runoff from construction and development is one of the biggest threats to water quality in Orange County.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
After soaking, Funk says to plant immediately, water the soil thoroughly, and ensure the plant doesn’t experience additional drought stress.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of water

Verb

Each was individually macerated to determine specific extraction times.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
This flexible recipe works with almost any ripe berry—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix—and uses an easy cold-process method that lets the berries macerate with sugar before the vinegar is added.

— Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

Definition of macerate

Verb

The girl was found in Mexico along with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, who authorities allege abused and impregnated her.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Its most recent seasons took a decidedly anti-Trump turn, featuring a caricature of the president impregnating Satan.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of impregnate

Verb

Janelle Monáe is absolutely drenched in fake blood and standing in the middle of a cemetery.

— Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
After an in medias res introduction with Cardellini’s Pamela starring at herself in the mirror, drenched in blood, the story goes back nine months and we’re introduced to a cleaner Pamela working the kitchen at Camp Crystal Lake in New Jersey.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of drench

Verb

The only additional water usage for this collection comes in a single rinse wash given by Triarchy before the finished product ships so that the consumer doesn’t have to wash before wearing.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
To kill lice or eggs that have jumped to surfaces, wash all clothing, bedding, head wear and toys that came in contact with the child’s head in the past two days in hot water and dry them on high heat.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026