macerated

verb

Definition of maceratednext
past tense of macerate
as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur

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  1. soaked
  2. drowned
  3. impregnated
  4. drenched
Verb
  • These substances, which can be severely harmful and even life-threatening, can be soaked into or sprayed on paper, which then gets distributed across facilities.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of soaked
Verb
  • The body of a man who drowned at Ashurst Lake near Flagstaff over the weekend was found Monday.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Michael, Nora and Micah all drowned, according to the family.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of drowned
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  • The Democratic convention heard from Hadley Duvall, who at age 12 was raped and impregnated by her stepfather.
    Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Or in Kentucky, Hadley Duvall, a twelve year old child raped and impregnated by her stepfather.
    Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of impregnated
Verb
  • Last Friday, as heavy rain from Helene drenched the Cloyds’ community, Keli headed to her job as a beauty supply store’s manager 20 miles east of her home.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There have been bigger at-bats in Mets history, but few drenched with as much narrative drama and dueling bits of symbolism.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of drenched
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