as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
During the heat of summer, Thorstenson recommends watering your containers daily.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Not watering them at these key moments affects the plants' long-term health.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Take shorter showers, avoid watering the lawn, that sort of thing.
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Sam Kriss,
New Yorker,
16 May 2026
Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for water
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Not watering them at these key moments affects the plants' long-term health.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Take shorter showers, avoid watering the lawn, that sort of thing.
—
Sam Kriss,
New Yorker,
16 May 2026
Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for water
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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As Vermax struggles to stay above water and begins to drown, Jace frees himself from his mount and reaches the surface.
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French media reported that four children drowned Saturday.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.
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People flooded the comment section with offers to help.
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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