WATERED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in saturated

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water a heavily watered lawn

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verb

past tense of water

as in wet

to make wet watered the plants

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Recent Examples of watered

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They should be watered approximately once a week, or when their soil or planting medium dries out. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Sod should be watered daily the first week, every other day the second week and every third day during week three. —

Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden. —

Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 When to Start Watering There are a couple of tell-tale signs that indicate your lawn is ready to be watered. —

Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 Remember, California natives should not need to be watered once they are established if they are properly situated — in sync with the cultural conditions of their habitat. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 Trees, shrubs and plants can be hand watered instead. —

The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026 One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed instead of buying plants that someone else has started, watered and mothered for months. —

Henry Homeyer, The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 Rector also said that none of the city's athletic fields will be watered during the Stage 3 restrictions except for land at 1849 Park, which does not use city water. —

Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The earthy colorways can give your bathroom a serene aesthetic, like the cream hue Collins has or oak and walnut for something a bit more saturated.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026