soak
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Synonyms & Antonyms for soak
Synonyms: Verb
drench, drown, impregnate, macerate, saturate, sodden, sop, souse, steep
Synonyms: Noun
alcoholic, alkie (or alky) [slang], boozehound, boozer, dipsomaniac, drinker, drunk, drunkard, inebriate, juicehead [slang], juicer [slang], lush, rummy, soaker, sot, souse, tippler, toper, tosspot
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of soak in a Sentence
Verb
You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them. The beans soaked in water overnight. He relaxed and soaked in the tub. After planting the seeds, soak the soil. She soaked the dog with the hose. His shirt was soaked with sweat. I was soaked by the rain. The oil soaked into the wood. Sweat soaked through his shirt. Rain soaked through her jacket.Noun
I had a long, hot soak in the tub. felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Elephants will be soaked with water cannons and offered frozen treats, said spokeswoman Chelsey Norris. — Washington Post, "Dreadful heat, humidity invade South as misery continues," 13 Aug. 2019 Until laundry day, the discharge is soaked into the cotton crotch of the panties, creating a layer of bacteria (as in vaginitis), yeast and mold. — Essence, "Ask An OB-GYN: How Long Should I Keep My Panties Before They're No Good?," 9 Aug. 2019 Going into the summer — which typically sees the highest lake levels of the year — the ground was already soaked, Kompoltowicz said. — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The water levels on Lake Michigan tied a 33-year-old record high this July. Boaters are seeing the effects," 5 Aug. 2019 Bernie Sanders almost certainly overstated how much new income is soaked up by the richest Americans. — Hope Yen, The Denver Post, "Fact check: Examining claims from 2020 Democratic debate," 30 July 2019 In one shot, two cops just keep walking as they get increasingly soaked. — Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, "Eric Garner, Soaked Officers and the Tilted Scales of Justice," 25 July 2019 He was met near the finish line by members of his family, including a young boy who had been soaked in the rainstorm that struck near the end of the race. — Dan Gartland, SI.com, "Tour de France Leader Gives Yellow Jersey to Shivering Child," 25 July 2019 The discomfort of being soaked by hundreds of gallons of water would chill everyone out and soon ruin the evening. — Phil Matier, SFChronicle.com, "Soak sideshow crowds with fire hoses — that’s ex-lawmaker Don Perata’s solution," 24 July 2019 Similar to quinoa, farro should be soaked for at least 30 minutes before cooking. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Farro? Why You Should Add This Ancient Grain to Your Dinner Rotation," 30 May 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
All rooms feature furnished balconies and lots of privacy, but guests seeking even more solitude can opt for one of the villas with private plunge pools – because what’s better than stepping outside your suite and enjoying a refreshing soak? — Alisha Prakash, USA TODAY, "9 remote resorts in Thailand: Luxurious seclusion for when you want to get lost," 20 June 2019 Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in its mineral-rich, turquoise waters. — National Geographic, "Iceland Hiking Adventure," 12 June 2019 The road-weary will enjoy a soak and the stunning views of the Toiyabe Range at Big Smoky Valley’s Spencer Hot Springs before making the final push for Carson City. — The Editors, Outside Online, "The Best Road Trips in North America," 10 June 2019 Another recipe calls for soaking the fruit, refrigerated, in a cider vinegar solution followed by a soak in sugar solution; then add the red dye and almond extract. — Washington Post, "There are many types of sweet or tart cherries you can grow," 2 July 2019 Brummell’s suggestion of a daily soak in hot water was nothing short of revolutionary. — Ignacio Peyró, National Geographic, "This 19th-century London dandy caused a style revolution," 18 June 2019 End the day with a soak at Ten Thousand Waves spa, a southwestern take on a classic Japanese onsen. —