as in soaking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoaking
Verb
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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
Verb
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Two waves of strong-to-severe thunderstorms pushed through the Kansas City area early Wednesday, drenching parts of the metro, according to rainfall data.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Best Place to Explore the Trend For those new to the concept of pattern drenching, Principal designer Nancy Parrish of Danville, Virginia, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Before, nutrients in the water created an algal slick that kept water from seeping into the ground and watering the trees.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, exhibiting accuracy, the robot mimics human-like care by watering a plant delicately and dancing to lively music.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2024
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The younger of the two, Bella, is unscathed; her sister had jumped into a pool to rescue her and ended up drowning herself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its official report on Carter's death on April 18, 2023, attributing his cause of death to drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This magnificent man kept showing up with flowers, leaving sweet cards, washing my car and filling my fridge.—
Kathlene Linehan,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Guests enjoy a private beach and tons of natural light within the house, and afternoons are best spent oscillating between swims and sundeck bathing.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Once water has been introduced, provide the dog with treats and praise while bathing them, and remain calm and confident.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Presoaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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