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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Onions grow best in cooler temperatures—between 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit—but will tolerate some heat if kept well watered.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter, and check soil moisture regularly over winter, irrigating as needed to maintain moist, but not wet, soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Water Often Onion seeds and indoor seedlings should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
From the late nineteenth century to the nineteen-fifties, the island functioned, in effect, as a company state where, as Pitts observes, the sheep got better treatment than the people, with the pastures as well watered as a golf course.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 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
If this happens, your satin pothos won’t be able to absorb the water once it is watered.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Onions grow best in cooler temperatures—between 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit—but will tolerate some heat if kept well watered.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter, and check soil moisture regularly over winter, irrigating as needed to maintain moist, but not wet, soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Water Often Onion seeds and indoor seedlings should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
From the late nineteenth century to the nineteen-fifties, the island functioned, in effect, as a company state where, as Pitts observes, the sheep got better treatment than the people, with the pastures as well watered as a golf course.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 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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Leading up its abrupt closure, The Brewer's Art owed nearly $150,000, court records show — a crippling mountain of debt for what local beer-makers say is a saturated, competitive market.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a boutique focused on scalable, distinctive tentpole drama, pairing top-tier talent with powerful and unique IP provides the crucial edge to cut through the noise of a saturated market, offering partners and viewers the reassurance of high-end quality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set the wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet to catch the dripping fat.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The black char is simply carbon soot, and the lack of dripping is due to the unique porous structure of the snowball.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The grieving parents of a Texas girl who drowned during a scuba certification class have filed a lawsuit against two agencies alleging the child’s death was preventable.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rural voters on the Eastern Shore don’t want their voices drowned out by Democrats forced into their district from the suburbs of Central Maryland.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her mother, who washed dishes at a restaurant on weekends and cleaned hotel rooms six days a week, stopped going to work.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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When washed with ethanol, the hydrogel appeared transparent, hiding the image entirely.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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