saturate
verb (used with object)
to cause (a substance) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance, through solution, chemical combination, or the like.
saturating
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present participleof saturate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sabroso maximizes the visual pop and sharp humor that defines every scene, saturating frames in “see me” colors popping citrusy in one moment and fiery in the next, lifting the cast’s audacious, extreme performances.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2025
Landslides can be triggered by rainfall — or, in this case, water from the lengthy firefight — saturating weak or loose soil, causing it to slide downhill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
The windows and patio doors failed in my apartment, sending water surging inside and saturating all of the rugs and much of the furniture.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2024
Through a series of voice notes and calls, Perkins took BBC News through the storm as it barrelled through her community, bringing howling winds and saturating the area with rain.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
The sour smells of wood smoke and wool and cows cling to him, saturating his poncho, his rough skin.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
