as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a heavily watered lawn
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as in wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watered
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But these tend to dry out quickly and may need watered daily (or even twice a day) in the summer as the plants mature.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Avocado trees should be watered deeply and frequently.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The road from our nation’s birth to now has been watered with the blood and tears of men and women willing to die for a country that would one day be the envy of the entire world.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Water Consistently Keep rosebushes well-watered during the growing season.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Courts are continually dragged, swept, brushed and lightly watered during the day.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Verb
After that, mountain laurels are relatively drought-tolerant and only need to be watered during extended periods of dry weather.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But these tend to dry out quickly and may need watered daily (or even twice a day) in the summer as the plants mature.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Avocado trees should be watered deeply and frequently.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The road from our nation’s birth to now has been watered with the blood and tears of men and women willing to die for a country that would one day be the envy of the entire world.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Water Consistently Keep rosebushes well-watered during the growing season.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Courts are continually dragged, swept, brushed and lightly watered during the day.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
Adjective
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Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additional storms through Tuesday could worsen flooding as soils remain saturated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Then in September, floods drowned islanders living in Clarendon and submerged what was left of the banana harvest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Two former Wheaton College football players drowned while swimming in Lake Michigan in western Michigan over the weekend.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP Coni Dubois said several inches of water flooded her home overnight in Houma, southwest of New Orleans, but others in the community had worse damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Reifel responds to Bethlehem, PA, mayor's comments When Reifel got his phone back, it was flooded with messages.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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