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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
How to Water Spider plants can be watered from the top or the bottom—but always check the soil moisture beforehand.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
As a sideshow, Arsenal took umbrage with the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium, unhappy with the length of the turf and the extent to which it was being watered (people were actually pictured measuring individual blades of grass ahead of kick-off, above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Houseplants prefer to be watered with room temperature water and cold water can sometimes shock the plant’s roots and lead to issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
To withstand the extreme heat and arid conditions, crops in the Salton Sea air basin need to be watered regularly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Plants thrive in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens when watered regularly.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
How to Water Spider plants can be watered from the top or the bottom—but always check the soil moisture beforehand.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
As a sideshow, Arsenal took umbrage with the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium, unhappy with the length of the turf and the extent to which it was being watered (people were actually pictured measuring individual blades of grass ahead of kick-off, above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Houseplants prefer to be watered with room temperature water and cold water can sometimes shock the plant’s roots and lead to issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
To withstand the extreme heat and arid conditions, crops in the Salton Sea air basin need to be watered regularly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Adding the appropriate gothic touch to this Debra Hill production are John Lloyd’s dripping-with-mock-Victorian-splendor sets and John Morris’ delightfully tongue-in-cheek score.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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In 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two young children by strapping them in a car and rolling it into a South Carolina lake.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Autopsies later revealed that the three had drowned, MLive and WJRT reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Commercial eggs are washed during processing, a step that removes the bloom entirely and makes refrigeration from that point forward non-negotiable.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Traditional quilts typically require a gentle cleaning process, but this one is actually low maintenance—so much so that it can be washed and dried without issue.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 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
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Letters signed by dozens of local officials, legislators from both houses, environmental groups and clean energy businesses have flooded in to try to save the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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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 15 May. 2026.
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