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as in wetting
to make wet
we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet
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Recent Examples of drenching
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
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Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
However, even after this drenching rainfall, much of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor, would still need to receive several inches of rain in the coming weeks to significantly improve drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds Wednesday night before carving a path of destruction across the state, drenching coastal and inland communities with rain and storm surge as its powerful winds caused blackouts and hurled large sailboats on to front yards.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Forecasters predict Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, bringing with it upwards of 120 mph winds and drenching an area still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
—CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
Helene reached the area as a tropical storm six days ago, drenching the already sodden area with more than a foot of rain.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
However, even after this drenching rainfall, much of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor, would still need to receive several inches of rain in the coming weeks to significantly improve drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds Wednesday night before carving a path of destruction across the state, drenching coastal and inland communities with rain and storm surge as its powerful winds caused blackouts and hurled large sailboats on to front yards.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Forecasters predict Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, bringing with it upwards of 120 mph winds and drenching an area still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
—CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
Helene reached the area as a tropical storm six days ago, drenching the already sodden area with more than a foot of rain.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenching
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Bathrooms are spacious and spa-like, with walk-in showers and a soaking tub perfect for soaking or relaxing after a day of adventure.Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Police have attributed most of the deaths to accidental drowning due to the lake's proximity to nightclubs and bars.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
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To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Drenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drenching. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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