as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
According to Gharbi, for those who have watered their plants Thursday leading up to the freeze, the water can actually help the plants hold onto heat.
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April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Following Idaho’s warmest winter on record and below-normal snowpack, Caldwell officials are warning residents who water their lawns from Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District canals of the need to restrict their outside water usage.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Following Idaho’s warmest winter on record and below-normal snowpack, Caldwell officials are warning residents who water their lawns from Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District canals of the need to restrict their outside water usage.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned while competing in the Ironman Texas triathlon.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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By the first chorus, his voice was nearly drowned out by the sound of the audience, thousands of voices pushing the song forward together.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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Last year, many of her chile plants were swallowed whole when a reservoir nearby (which the farmers use to harvest rainwater) flooded its banks during the monsoons.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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