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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
The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Dry or Irritated Skin Omega-3 fatty acids help keep your skin barrier strong, so your skin stays hydrated and healthy. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026 With a leakproof straw lid and easy carry loop, this Hydro Flask water bottle is perfect for staying hydrated while on the go. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Recommendations included staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, taking frequent breaks in air conditioning, and checking on children, pets, and elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to the heat. — Dave Warren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Instead of decorating a nursery or enjoying the milestones of her first pregnancy, each day became a battle to keep food down, stay hydrated and make it through another hour. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Zeichner suggests looking for skin-supporting ingredients such as ceramides, dimethicone, glycerin or hyaluronic acid, each of which works a little differently to keep skin hydrated, smooth and comfortable overnight. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Those who work outdoors should stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible, according to the National Weather Service. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrated
  1. aqueous
  2. moistened
  3. saturated
  4. watered
  5. soaked
  6. wet
  7. washed
  8. showered
Adjective
  • That molecular-level control could provide a way to increase the amount of energy stored in aqueous zinc-ion batteries without allowing unwanted proton reactions to dominate the electrode.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • All of these wheeled explorers found evidence of past aqueous environments.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of aqueous
Verb
  • Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Drizzle in 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moistened
Adjective
  • Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats and eating more soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bologna or salami, for example, can contain more saturated fat.
    — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • One of the most important aspects of cultivating a thriving hydrangea is ensuring it is watered properly.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Maintenance on green roofs can cost anywhere from a few cents to over $3 a square foot per year and can be time-consuming depending on whether a roof needs to be weeded and watered by hand.
    — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of watered
Adjective
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Verb
  • Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • Trump has all but severed America’s system of alliances, mocked and bullied Ukraine’s president, and showered praise upon Kim Jong Un.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pole dancers bookend him and are showered with Usher bucks, his prop cash.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of showered

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