as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
For many gardeners, forgetting to water their houseplants from time to time is inevitable.
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Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Hagen recommends watering your perennials and in-ground plants deeply before a freeze as the water provides insulation for the plants.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Continue to water cilantro to keep the soil moist and fertilize it every few weeks for continuous growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
At the very end, empty nesters Archie — are his eyes watering?
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Hagen recommends watering your perennials and in-ground plants deeply before a freeze as the water provides insulation for the plants.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Continue to water cilantro to keep the soil moist and fertilize it every few weeks for continuous growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
At the very end, empty nesters Archie — are his eyes watering?
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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In June 2001, Andrea drowned all five of the Yates children before calling 911 and later confessing.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like the leaves, the roots need oxygen so too much water around them will effectively drown them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a contemplative trailer announcing the news, the artist is seen washing his truck and eating solo at a restaurant.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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Few ripples washed through Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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