drench
verb (used with object)
to wet thoroughly; soak.
drenches
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present tense formof drench (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The alternative, Red Ambience, drenches the car in a fathomless shade of garnet metallic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
As Tropical Storm Debby drenches South Carolina, the region’s alligators and catfish are testing new waters - from puddles to backyard pools and the roads in between.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2024
Birria bathes the meat in broth, tortas ahogadas dips or drenches the sandwich, and carne en su jugo, as the name implies, serves meat in its own juices.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2023
The constantly recycling water drenches the planting boxes, and the runoff drips back into the fish tank, keeping the water aerated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
Somewhere a dam has cracked open and a flood of cold sweat spills, drenches your body.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
