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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
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.
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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
Swift ends in the bathroom where Swift lies partly submerged in the tub — another ode to Ophelia, but also to the album's aqueous cover.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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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
Swift ends in the bathroom where Swift lies partly submerged in the tub — another ode to Ophelia, but also to the album's aqueous cover.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working with wet hair is key to this process.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Showers or even a period of steadier rain will develop Wednesday morning providing for a wet morning commute in spots.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Think of your skin-care routine as the first step in your makeup application process; if your skin is adequately hydrated and prepped, your makeup will look so much better.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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Plus, as temperatures climb, there’s no better time to re-up our podcast on how to survive summer, according to two editors who want to stay cool, hydrated, and sunburn-free.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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