SOAKED Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water a miserable, soaked cat who looked like a drowned rat

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soaked

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verb

past tense of soak

as in saturated

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 stung

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer

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undercharged

as in wet

to make wet that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight

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as in drank

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak

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In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026 Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026 The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026

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, 14 Oct. 2026 Her living room was soaked and covered in insulation and broken beams lay across her laundry room. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026 Instead of applying high temperatures or corrosive chemicals, researchers disassembled the batteries and soaked the electrodes in water. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 The whole region could get soaked Once Isaias comes ashore, it is expected to weaken until it is downgraded to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon, the hurricane center said. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Establishing the run — and stopping it — could decide the winner on a playing surface soaked from rain during the days leading up to UF’s homecoming. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The result, if done correctly, should appear tear-soaked but clump-free. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Instead of cutting wood into layers or using toxic chemicals and heat, the researchers soaked solid wood in a mixture of Cyrene and water. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026

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Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Bleeding Ombré The mix of red and black shades to get you that dripping blood effect in an ombré nail is striking on its own.

— Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

And various gamma-ray observatories in orbit were saturated and blinded by the torrent of incoming radiation.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Inspired by Kamimura’s generational connection to blacksmithing, this collaborative boot, called the Pāhi, is made of premium pull-up leather and is saturated with dense waxes and oils that will develop a multi-tonal patina with wear.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

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Verb

All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The loss to Ole Miss three weeks ago stung, but was not unexpected.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of stung

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The group drank alcohol and used a series of drugs — including cocaine and Xanax from the dark web, prosecutors say.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Insurance carriers are often able to negotiate a better rate for the tow, if he was indeed getting gouged.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The Colts were gouged on the ground by the Lamar Jackson/Derrick Henry tandem and the Chiefs can exploit that with Patrick Mahomes/Kenneth Walker III.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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