soaked

Example Sentences

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"It's worse than in India," complained Arockia Rajasekhar, 51, under the blazing sun with his shirt soaked.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

A cool sponge or piece of clothing soaked in water and placed under the armpits or on the neck can help to cool someone.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Wemby has soaked up all that Spurs discipline and wisdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

So when Mary, soaked to the bone and tail between her legs, comes asking for the perfect dress, Sam can only scoff.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

My mother burned rags soaked in the stuff to smoke out the mosquitoes when they got thick.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm