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submerge - To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.

The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.

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dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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mist - A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.

A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.

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dredge - To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge

The large vessel dredged the dirty water so that it could sparkle once again.

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drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.

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cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

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gooey - Soft and sticky

The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.

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slosh - To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.

The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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fizzy - (of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent

On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.