as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
Water Consistently Keep rosebushes well-watered during the growing season.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
During a tour of the ICE training facility in Georgia with reporters in August, acting ICE director Todd Lyons said the agency made changes designed to streamline the process but denied watering it down.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Lightly water the soil with a spray bottle to not overwhelm the seeds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Rainwater is collected to water the resort grounds, and the outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
During a tour of the ICE training facility in Georgia with reporters in August, acting ICE director Todd Lyons said the agency made changes designed to streamline the process but denied watering it down.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Lightly water the soil with a spray bottle to not overwhelm the seeds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Rainwater is collected to water the resort grounds, and the outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
Verb
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Verb
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This is the third report of a water rescue operation along the Front Range this week in which a child fell into the water or was swept away and drowned.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Three-year-old Riley Fox was found drowned and half-naked in a Wilmington creek.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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The set design is centered around the flooded, burned down, and demolished house that appears in the album visuals and is somehow still standing despite it all.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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