drench
verb (used with object)
to wet thoroughly; soak.
drenched
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past participleof drench.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof drench.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
drenchverb (used with object)to wet thoroughly; soak.
Example Sentences
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Soldiers drenched T-shirts in ice water and draped them over antennas that were on the fritz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
“This case is drenched with circumstantial evidence,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Shirtless and drenched in sweat on his treadmill, Lula runs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Rowsell even has a mid-set costume change, going from pristine white hotpants to an all-black outfit, drenched in cold water to battle the searing summer heat.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
