1
as in to wet
to make wet
we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm
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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet
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Recent Examples of drench
In the film, Jackman's brooding Robin Hood engages in an intense and unsettling fight sequence while drenched in mud.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Then last week, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drenched huge swaths of the state.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
After hours of anticipation and beer-drenched chanting in the streets, every minute of the game seems to fly.
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Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Tricia was absolutely drenched by the water.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drench
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Then last week, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drenched huge swaths of the state.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
After hours of anticipation and beer-drenched chanting in the streets, every minute of the game seems to fly.
—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Tricia was absolutely drenched by the water.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drench
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Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
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As the sun began to rise over the Atlanta skyline on the nation’s 250th birthday, racers, soaking with sweat from head to toe, were locked stride for stride with one another during the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
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Be sure to soak an untreated cedar plank in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
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The death marked the fourth fatal drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026, according to the patrol’s data.
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The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.
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Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
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Forbes says the lowest dose shown to saturate muscles is 3 grams per day.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
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Clothing impregnated with permethrin is another option.
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But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.
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News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
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Video from the store's security camera captured the collapse, showing a portion of the roof fall near the bakery section as a deluge of water flooded the interior.
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“Drench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drench. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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