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
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Someone decides what counts as cultivation and what counts as nuisance, what gets watered and what gets pulled, what belongs in the planned bed and what must be removed before visitors arrive.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Basil likes consistently moist soil that drains well, so keeping it well-watered is essential, especially in hot climates.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
On Broadway, someone watered the flower pots wrapped around light posts.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Zinnias are not demanding plants on water resources but they must be watered properly to keep them healthy.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Avocado trees should be watered deeply and frequently.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
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Newly installed balled and burlapped plants need about 1 inch of water per week — be sure the root ball is getting watered.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Someone decides what counts as cultivation and what counts as nuisance, what gets watered and what gets pulled, what belongs in the planned bed and what must be removed before visitors arrive.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Basil likes consistently moist soil that drains well, so keeping it well-watered is essential, especially in hot climates.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
On Broadway, someone watered the flower pots wrapped around light posts.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Zinnias are not demanding plants on water resources but they must be watered properly to keep them healthy.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Avocado trees should be watered deeply and frequently.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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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.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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So the place is half-flooded, there’s barely enough money on hand to operate, and food supplies are minimal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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