presoak

Definition of presoaknext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of presoak Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 Use a sink, bucket, or large plastic container to presoak the socks before adding them to the washer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Natural enzymes help break down proteins, starches, and fats, so there's no need to presoak your dishes. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023 Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking. — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022 If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. — Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presoak
Verb
  • The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory Thursday as rain and king tides are forecast to soak South Florida.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Paltrow has described her own approach as more restrained, with dry-brushing before heat and a 20-minute warm bath soak most evenings.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Colors were suitably accurate and nicely saturated, and the image offered good contrast across the board from dark to bright scenes, along with impressively good shadow detail and a sense of three-dimensionality in dark scenes.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That translated into a vibrant palette of rock ‘n roll, soul, metal, hip-hop, and of course the rich Seattle sound that saturates daily life for Jones.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ancestral stories shared at family gatherings and trips to powwows across the island community steeped her awareness into adulthood.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In one study of bags from eight brands, a bag steeped at 95°C (203 degrees Fahrenheit) for five minutes released more than 10,000 particles.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn’t enough there to meet their demands.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators reported that the 29-year-old admitted to feeding and watering the roosters but denied owning any of the animals.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the brand turned to German company Burgpilz, which grew and harvested the mushrooms in the cellar of the fortress before they were distilled and macerated into the spirit.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Each was individually macerated to determine specific extraction times.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege Farwell, a married Stoughton police officer, agreed to impregnate Birchmore in exchange for her silence about their relationship.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The girl was found in Mexico along with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, who authorities allege abused and impregnated her.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The area remained under a flood advisory Thursday morning, as heavy rain continued to drench the region.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dames’ goal has always been to empower women with styles that could walk them throughout the day, balancing an aesthetic rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration with comfort and versatility.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • An employee handled dirty utensils and dishes with gloves on and later handled clean dishes with those same gloves without washing hands in between.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Presoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoak. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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