SOAKS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

soaks 1 of 2

noun

plural of soak

as in alcoholics

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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soaks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of soak

as in saturates

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 stings

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

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undercharges

as in wets

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

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as in drinks

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 soaks

Noun

Guests equipped with wifi, a fire pit, showers, fleece robes, and tea are left in total seclusion to alternate between hot soaks and cannonballing into the ocean, with intermittent paddleboarding. — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Moisturizers, cleansers, bath soaks, lubricants for our vulvas. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 Look for creators to pivot from salt piles to warm salt baths, foot soaks and cooler post-bath routines. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 The Best Way to Wash Citrus at Home Despite the popularity of vinegar sprays, baking soda soaks, and commercial produce washes, both experts agree that plain water does the job. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Riverbend Hot Springs Riverbend Hot Springs has the only hot spring pools that are set along the Rio Grande, where hotel guests can enjoy unlimited soaks. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Home beauty routines have moved well beyond sheet masks and foot soaks, with LED panels, chemical peels and brow lamination kits all promising salon-level results. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 There’s a hydrotherapy pool for warming soaks, a thermal circuit with salt room, sauna and steam, and the bracing option of a cryotherapy chamber for the fearless. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 However, if the tub is intended for therapeutic soaks, then size and depth are key. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026

Verb

This might happen if a hurricane damages a roof, and rain gets inside and soaks the entire house or several rooms, experts said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Always wash produce thoroughly, using methods like vinegar soaks for dirt and pests. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 An exceptional drought in 2026 has made the riverbed dry, which could complicate efforts to get the entire release into Lake Hefner as water soaks into the dry ground and evaporates into the air. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026 As blood soaks her nightgown, Lizzie calmly observes the scene of the crime. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Recognizing our innate spiritual nature as including only good qualities such as kindness and consideration refreshes us like a gentle rain that soaks dry soil, yielding results that help and heal. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026 This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 If possible, avoid overhead watering from a hose or sprinkler, which soaks the plant's leaves instead of its moisture-hungry roots. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026 Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaks

Noun

The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

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Clement famously tried to get the Supreme Court to overturn President Obama's signature health care law, a loss that still stings.

— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
General Mills spun off Darden Restaurants in 1995, and then Darden sold Red Lobster in 2014, in a deal with the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital that still stings many veterans to this day.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stings

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The impression is of a raucous house party—one in which secrets are spilled, kisses are stolen, and everyone drinks far too much.

— Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Current law says that if an accuser knowingly and willingly drinks too much, there is no crime for someone else to take advantage of the accuser’s incapacitation.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of drinks

Verb

As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
During a seemingly regular day at camp, Jason swims too far and drowns as the other campers and staff look on helplessly.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026