unwatered

Definition of unwaterednext

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Adjective
  • The semi-arid region’s population has exploded over the past century—the river served only 457,000 people in 1922—as has its agriculture sector, which now covers more than 5 million acres of farmland and accounts for 70% of all water use.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
  • Building more data centers in arid areas would put even greater stress on water resources for other urban uses as well as agriculture.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • During these dry winter months, game viewing peaks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Once a major city on Rome’s ancient trade route, Jerash was buried and preserved by the dry climate for centuries until excavations began in 1925.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
    Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.
    Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
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“Unwatered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwatered. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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