as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
that soaker couldn't pass a Breathalyzer test if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of soaker
Maintain a mulch in the garden and use microsprinklers or soaker hoses to conserve water.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Keeping up with a regular watering schedule can be a challenge, so consider drip irrigation or soaker hoses to maintain consistent moisture, Elin suggests.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Replacing sprinkler systems with drip irrigation or soaker hoses allows water to reach plant roots more efficiently, minimizing evaporation and runoff.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Keeping up with a regular watering schedule can be a challenge, so consider drip irrigation or soaker hoses to maintain consistent moisture, Elin suggests.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Replacing sprinkler systems with drip irrigation or soaker hoses allows water to reach plant roots more efficiently, minimizing evaporation and runoff.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
For the most success, use a soaker hose or watering wand and refresh mulch often, Lijee recommends.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The 10,000-square-foot East Village dwelling has high ceilings, concrete floors, a kitchen with a double-sided fireplace, a sunken soaker tub, colorful tiles, and vibrant wallpapers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
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Jones was a sometimes violent alcoholic, and Wynette developed a lifelong addiction to painkillers after a botched hysterectomy.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overnight oats really do require an overnight soak.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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Apparently, the trees really need this slow soak because after an hour or two, the water is not even pooling on the surface.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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