as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the carpet should be damp but not entirely saturated
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
saturate your hair with water before applying the dye
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Recent Examples of saturated
Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In the living room, the firm blended a playful yet sophisticated color palette, using saturated hues and varied textures to enhance the depth and richness of the design.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2
Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
The saturated bright colors of Corina’s clothing contrast with the muted, mostly gray colors of the publishing house’s offices.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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Why Substituting Plant Oils for Butter Could Reduce Mortality Risk
The saturated fat that gives butter its firmness is the likely culprit behind its negative impact on mortality.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In the living room, the firm blended a playful yet sophisticated color palette, using saturated hues and varied textures to enhance the depth and richness of the design.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2
Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
The saturated bright colors of Corina’s clothing contrast with the muted, mostly gray colors of the publishing house’s offices.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturated
Verb
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Sun-soaked and beautiful, the film takes place in Santa Barbara in 1979, where Dorothea (Annette Bening) is trying to raise her son (Lucas Jade Zumann) in an ever-changing world.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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More than an inch of rain over several days soaked the grounds making muddy hills slippery and dangerous, forcing most spectators onto the narrow walkways and creating huge, impassable (and in some places, scary) bottlenecks.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Southern California is about to get drenched by new storms this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival once again brings more than 80 dishes to the park drizzled, dipped and drenched in the signature fruit that started it all more than 100 years ago.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The fibers are aligned, impregnated, pulled into a heated die, and thermally set before being continuously pulled and cut to size.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Feb. 2025
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An Amber Alert has been issued for a pregnant Wisconsin teen, who police believe is with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturated. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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