SOAKER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

soaker

noun

Definition of soaker

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 If a soaker is in the forecast, go ahead and harvest all nearly ripe tomatoes—the fruit that is two-thirds of the way fully colored. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Funk recommends using a soaker hose or drip irrigation, both of which deliver water to plants slowly at soil level, near plant roots. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and other low-volume irrigation systems are efficient ways to provide consistent moisture to the plants and soil on a slope. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 Again, the ideal amount of time to run a soaker hose in your garden depends on several factors, including your soil type, plant needs, and time of year. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Use a soaker hose, or a regular hose on a slow trickle over the root zone of your plants. — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

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Noun

Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Evidence increasingly suggests alcohol is so toxic that no amount is truly risk-free — regardless of whether somebody is an alcoholic or not.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of alcoholic

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In order to tackle deeper grease build-up, prepare a vinegar soak for the range hood’s filter by mixing hot water with one to two cups of white vinegar.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
There is no spa or pool on-site, but the hotel's car service can whisk guests up to the serenity of Ten Thousand Waves for a soak amongst the fresh green mountains above town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

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