as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a heavily watered lawn
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as in wetted
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watered
Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Conditioning is a simple process in which straw bales are watered and fertilized for about 12 days before planting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
However, during the heat of summer, based on my experience, if Marathon was not watered every day, wilt or even dieback could result.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Just before midnight on Friday, August 22nd, insects circled the bright lights outside the Texas state capitol and sprinklers watered the lawn.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Plants grown in containers need to be watered routinely, especially during summer when the plants have grown and the weather gets hotter.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Succulents and drought-resistant plants should be watered using drip irrigation to get water directly to the roots and reduce evaporation.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Healthy, stress-free trees that are consistently watered throughout the year tend to display better fall color.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Conditioning is a simple process in which straw bales are watered and fertilized for about 12 days before planting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
However, during the heat of summer, based on my experience, if Marathon was not watered every day, wilt or even dieback could result.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Just before midnight on Friday, August 22nd, insects circled the bright lights outside the Texas state capitol and sprinklers watered the lawn.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Plants grown in containers need to be watered routinely, especially during summer when the plants have grown and the weather gets hotter.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Succulents and drought-resistant plants should be watered using drip irrigation to get water directly to the roots and reduce evaporation.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
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
Adjective
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The mineral can range from light to dark blue, but the darker colors are more saturated and common.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some foods that contain saturated fats, such as fatty fish and dairy products, also provide essential nutrients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andrés was standing there, slightly out of breath, dripping seawater.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Start dripping progress — in your work, your projects, your life — consistently and visibly.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They are believed to have drowned, authorities said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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The previous day, there had been a tragedy in Texas, in which young girls at a summer camp had drowned in a flash flood.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions to the photo, citing the pair's past feud as part of its significance.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That honesty resonated with parents and teachers alike, many of whom flooded her comments with support.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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And with this model priced so low, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add the soaked bread and its water to the blender along with the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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