as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
As with fava beans, be sure to water Phaseolus when the soil seems dry, taking care to avoid watering the leaves.
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
After all, there was no sunshine to help with the drying process if the Trop’s infield was watered too heavily.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Petunias in garden beds can be watered less often, especially if they are mulched.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Trees with a root ball in soilless media need to be well watered before being placed in the ground, and the surrounding soil should also get a good soak.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
After all, there was no sunshine to help with the drying process if the Trop’s infield was watered too heavily.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Petunias in garden beds can be watered less often, especially if they are mulched.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Trees with a root ball in soilless media need to be well watered before being placed in the ground, and the surrounding soil should also get a good soak.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
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Diagnosis Exams typically begin with a thorough medical history because there is a genetic component to wet AMD, and other health factors can raise your risk.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Serve Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and the side of the bottle.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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His playbook involves drowning rivals in legal fees.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Twin brothers died in a drowning incident while fishing in a Mississippi lake last week, officials said.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The brand reworked some of its most famous styles for the capsule, like reimagining washed denim jackets into denim chore-style coats.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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They are easily packed, lightweight, wash easily, and come in many colors.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Christians and Muslims flooded social media with tributes, remembering his vocal condemnation of violence and consistent empathy for Gaza's civilians.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Special forces and ambulances flooded the scene, and workers in nearby stores were ordered to shelter in place.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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