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adjective

as in aqueous

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verb

past tense of hydrate
as in moistened

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Recent Examples of hydrated
Adjective
People going to the fair are reminded to wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 The festival’s Facebook page told attendees to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, dress in cool clothing and seek medical attention if needed for an extreme heat advisory, but didn’t mention air quality levels. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 These space rocks are remnants of rocky bodies that were streaking around during the early days of the solar system and contain hydrated minerals and organic compounds. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 In addition to keeping you hydrated, eating tomatoes may help protect your skin from the harsh summer sun. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2026 Wear loose, lightweight clothing, take regular breaks in the shade or air conditioning and stay hydrated, forecasters said. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 Bring a water bottle and sip on it throughout your beach day to stay hydrated. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026 Most importantly, players can be hydrated in boiling hot temperatures at some games played at open-air venues. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Save water and money with these simple strategies for keeping plants hydrated more efficiently. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrated
  1. aqueous
  2. moistened
  3. saturated
  4. watered
  5. soaked
  6. wet
  7. washed
  8. showered
Adjective
  • In testing, the setup produced a pure aqueous formic acid solution under real sunlight, even as the light intensity changed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
  • In order to have aqueous alteration there needs to be some internal heating [usually via radioactive elements] and if something forms later than everything else then there will be less heat [since many of the radioactive elements will have already decayed].
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of aqueous
Verb
  • Once chilled, the cake becomes perfectly moistened, giving the entire dish the texture of a custard.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of moistened
Adjective
  • Both are high in total and saturated fat, but hamburgers contain slightly more.
    — Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 14 July 2026
  • Inspired by the rich cobalt hue long created by Yves Klein, Cold Picnic's International Yves rug delivers a saturated dose of color while still playing nicely with a neutral palette.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • Trees that have healthy roots don’t usually need to be watered daily, even in the summer, says Law.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Sometimes, soil can appear dark even when it hasn’t been watered, so don’t rely on appearances alone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of watered
Adjective
  • Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of soaked
Verb
  • Reduce irrigation to only once or twice a week to wet the soil to help control this problem.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Michigan health officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed lettuce; discarding outer layers of lettuce; and washing inner leaves.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • Emmy voters showered stars with attention Wednesday morning, and not just in the acting categories.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Sprinklers showered the Kentucky bluegrass field during the breaks and at halftime.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of showered

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