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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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Their findings suggested that a diet which limits saturated fat and emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, berries, lean proteins, and olive oil was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline.—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Gently wet their head, paws, belly and ears with cool, not cold, water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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While food during flying days and science days was more grab-and-go, under Wiseman’s seat was a potable water dispenser that allowed the astronauts to wet food that flew with them as a powder.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 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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Former Wheaton College football players Philip LoChirco (left) and Jalen Shaffer (right) drowned in Lake Michigan on June 13, 2026.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gap Organic Cotton VintageSoft T-shirt This Gap T-shirt, on sale for $14, is made with a lightweight, organic cotton jersey fabric that’s been pre-washed for a super soft, lived-in texture.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 July 2025
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The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The view from the window flooded See with memories from her childhood.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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