as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot
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as in wet
to make wet
the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire
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Recent Examples of waterlogged
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For those forced to survive in flimsy, waterlogged tents, the strong winds risk blowing away Palestinian’s shelter altogether.
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Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2025
For less waterlogged days—and for the journey down to Peru—my instant-classic leather M. Gemi flats are a shoe-in.
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Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
These plants thrive in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For those forced to survive in flimsy, waterlogged tents, the strong winds risk blowing away Palestinian’s shelter altogether.
—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2025
For less waterlogged days—and for the journey down to Peru—my instant-classic leather M. Gemi flats are a shoe-in.
—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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But the rhenium that was bound to the organic carbon gets washed through rivers into the ocean, where it is incorporated into new seabed sediments.
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In it, teenage best friends, Claire and Hailey (Levesque), discover a sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washed ashore after a storm.
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
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Keep potted blueberries consistently moist but not soggy, supplementing any rainfall so the plants get 1 inch of water each week in the first year.
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The first pair hardly lasted a season; after several backpacking missions on soggy trails, the mesh on the uppers was practically shredded, and the outsoles had started to separate from the rest of the shoe.
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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