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as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the soft, watery earth of the marshland
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as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
watery oatmeal
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
a watery lemonade
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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
Just an angler, a fishing pole and maybe thousands of dollars worth of sonar equipment offering an exact image of what that walleye or bass is doing in the watery depths below.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The antihistamine is used in over-the-counter products to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and nausea.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
This essential step draws moisture from the flesh, resulting in a firmer, crispier pickle and a less watery brine.
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Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The antihistamine is used in over-the-counter products to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and nausea.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
This essential step draws moisture from the flesh, resulting in a firmer, crispier pickle and a less watery brine.
—
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
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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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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.
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Common symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash, developing seven to 21 days after exposure.
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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.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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But no characteristic of the bland Krem is as interesting as his studded face.
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But when done without texture, the trend can feel bland.
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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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Take gumbo, the iconic soupy stew of New Orleanian origin born on the outskirts of European empire in the 18th century.
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Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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