as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Be sure to water shrubs growing in containers regularly and watch for signs of water stress.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Increase watering as fruit grows on your trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When watering your tomato plant, check the soil first.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Be sure to water shrubs growing in containers regularly and watch for signs of water stress.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Increase watering as fruit grows on your trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When watering your tomato plant, check the soil first.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for water
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
Verb
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office said the man drowned at the swimming area at Little Emily Lake Park.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Oncologists are being flooded with requests as the special access program gets started.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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