as in saturated
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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
Fans still celebrate him as the punchline-dropping weed head with aqueous cadences who reshaped Aughts hip-hop in his image while personifying Dirty South lyricism at its finest.
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
In much the same way that silk cocoons unravel, silk unravels, too, when rid of its sericin and transformed into an aqueous solution of pure fibroin fiber.
—Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But the military, like industry, already had some indication of aqueous film-forming foam’s (AFFF) toxic effects decades before such information became public knowledge.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The settlement also resolves all statewide PFAS contamination, including that from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
In much the same way that silk cocoons unravel, silk unravels, too, when rid of its sericin and transformed into an aqueous solution of pure fibroin fiber.
—Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But the military, like industry, already had some indication of aqueous film-forming foam’s (AFFF) toxic effects decades before such information became public knowledge.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The settlement also resolves all statewide PFAS contamination, including that from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
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Leading up its abrupt closure, The Brewer's Art owed nearly $150,000, court records show — a crippling mountain of debt for what local beer-makers say is a saturated, competitive market.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a boutique focused on scalable, distinctive tentpole drama, pairing top-tier talent with powerful and unique IP provides the crucial edge to cut through the noise of a saturated market, offering partners and viewers the reassurance of high-end quality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set the wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet to catch the dripping fat.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The black char is simply carbon soot, and the lack of dripping is due to the unique porous structure of the snowball.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It’s designed to make the area around your eyes look visibly younger with hydrated, firmer skin from the first application.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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So how are you supposed to keep skin hydrated when there’s barely any moisture in the air?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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