1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the soft, watery earth of the marshland
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2
as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
watery oatmeal
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3
as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
a watery lemonade
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4
as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
political correctness has resulted in a lot of history books being written in very watery prose
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Recent Examples of watery
Photographer Gray Malin, known for his large-format photos of dreamy watery locales, did just that in his California dining room.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Just a party of cheerful paddlers enjoying a long watery picnic.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Scientists determined that the crustaceans had become trapped in the sewers some 2,000 years ago when Rome was becoming urbanized and had lived there ever since—not just below Trajan’s Forum but in an entire system of canals, drainpipes and other watery infrastructure hidden below city streets.
—Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Just a party of cheerful paddlers enjoying a long watery picnic.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Scientists determined that the crustaceans had become trapped in the sewers some 2,000 years ago when Rome was becoming urbanized and had lived there ever since—not just below Trajan’s Forum but in an entire system of canals, drainpipes and other watery infrastructure hidden below city streets.
—Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
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Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 8 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025
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Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes with a distinctive red rash usually appearing one to four days after symptoms start.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Served in a rarebit dish with a thin layer of cheese on top, the fondue comes with a baguette for shareable dipping.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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Flat video is a bit bland without edits but provides a more flexible starting point for creators with the know-how to apply a creative color grade in the editing room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Out-of-season tomatoes—notoriously pale, mealy, and bland—tend to be tomatoes in name only.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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With an astounding 20 million followers and over 1.6 billion video views, Ligue 1 McDonald’s has emerged as one of the most influential sports publishers on TikTok, proving that even in a saturated market, strategic innovation can generate unparalleled reach.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Any of these oils can support heart health, especially when used in place of saturated fats and trans fats.10 Be mindful of heat temperatures: Different oils have different smoke points, which is the temperature an oil starts to burn and smoke.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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The texture of the ropa vieja was just right — not too soupy, but also not getting caught in your teeth for perpetuity, like some ropier ropas viejas.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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But dust-mote-size spacecraft could do things that no current space probe can do: coast without a parachute onto the plains of Mars or float for weeks in the soupy atmosphere of Titan.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 July 2011
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.—
Liz Roth-Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
12 Feb. 2013
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.—
George Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2013
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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