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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System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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In the Stockyards, more than 5,000 head of livestock had drowned.
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Anne Arundel County fire officials are urging families to review pool safety after two young children drowned in separate residential pools last weekend.
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The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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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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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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