as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
Slip them on to wear around the house, or to step outside to water the plants or walk the dog.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Add to that the 238 costume changes, 226 pairs of shoes, and 84 wigs per performance, and one’s eyes begin to water a bit.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Mist the soil’s surface daily, or water the plant from the bottom by placing the pot on a tray of water until the soil’s surface is moist.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Stage 3 rules allow for once-a-week landscape watering from 5-10am and 9pm-midnight.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Add to that the 238 costume changes, 226 pairs of shoes, and 84 wigs per performance, and one’s eyes begin to water a bit.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Mist the soil’s surface daily, or water the plant from the bottom by placing the pot on a tray of water until the soil’s surface is moist.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Stage 3 rules allow for once-a-week landscape watering from 5-10am and 9pm-midnight.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans a variety of surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yes How to use: After dampening the face and applying cleanser, wet the Foreo device and turn it on using the universal button.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
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The most prevalent causes of death continue to be heat exposure and water, or drowning, with Peterson telling Newsweek that the water in and around El Paso has proven ever-deadly.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Police said that, following an autopsy, the New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner's Office determined that Jang's cause of death was drowning.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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In admiration for Palmer’s resilience, fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising her vulnerability and strength to take on the role of breadwinner as a child.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The foundation of the hostel’s store was ruined by debris and mud flooded into the cabins, damaging furnishings, Wise said.Graham Hurley, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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