WATERED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in saturated

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

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watered

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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

Verb

Like all new plants, moss phlox should be watered regularly until the ground freezes and mulched in late fall to insulate the roots against the winter cold. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 The best way to determine if your dahlias need to be watered is to use your finger. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers watered it down in 2023, but France has nonetheless made progress. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 One way to ensure that plants are being watered at their base is by using irrigation systems or watering by hand. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Keep Grubs at Bay Minimize the food source by keeping your lawn watered, but not overly watered and soggy. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 With someone living there, her mail was collected, her plants were watered and the water and air conditioning were being used regularly rather than the apartment sitting untouched for a month. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Maintenance on green roofs can cost anywhere from a few cents to over $3 a square foot per year and can be time-consuming depending on whether a roof needs to be weeded and watered by hand. — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered

Adjective

But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Today’s media landscape has become far more saturated and polarized, as well as faster paced, in the decades since Grossman was a reporter.

— Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Zendaya’s semi-sheer gown was dripping in jewels, with dangling crystals of various sizes offering the dress dynamic movement.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the mountain valleys pour their thread-like streams of white water onto the bare earth surfaced by smaller landslides in recent years, leaving it dripping and fresh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

NGOs reported that more than 140 people died in the attempt to cross into the territory, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Mason Kearns drowned when the flooding wedged him into a storm drain.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of drowned

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

Verb

Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Heavy downpours drenched parts of northern Broward County on Thursday, causing treacherous driving conditions as rain flooded streets and roads.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026