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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Utilizing an enzyme derived from watermelon seeds, the scientists were able to to control the manner in which struvite crystallizes from an aqueous suspension of a mineral precursor called newberyite.
—Ben Coxworth
march 20, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2026
At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Unlike many organic molecules that hate water, Nguyen’s system is compatible with aqueous environments.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 16 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Utilizing an enzyme derived from watermelon seeds, the scientists were able to to control the manner in which struvite crystallizes from an aqueous suspension of a mineral precursor called newberyite.
—Ben Coxworth
march 20, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2026
At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Unlike many organic molecules that hate water, Nguyen’s system is compatible with aqueous environments.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Their findings suggested that a diet which limits saturated fat and emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, berries, lean proteins, and olive oil was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline.—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Lines that seem artlessly off-the-cuff on first pass accrue an unexpected weight and purpose the fourth time through; the countrified guitar lick that sounds so chipper at the start of a song is dripping with melancholy by the end.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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Travis Jones is a great example of a prospect who was dripping with athletic traits, but also came with questions about his technique and ability to win against high-level talent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The guests hop up and down on one foot, unbuckling shoes, some falling on the floor, others grabbing body parts or wet laundry for support.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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At the 22-minute mark of each half, the teams will pause for three minutes so the players can stay, well, hydrated.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and take frequent breaks if spending time outside.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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