as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a heavily watered lawn
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to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watered
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
How to Apply Epsom Salt to Your Plants Epsom salt can be applied as a soil drench (watered into the soil) or as a foliar spray (leaf spray).
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Water Well Move the seeds under a grow light and keep them well-watered.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Check the roots weekly to determine if the orchid needs to be watered.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Red twig dogwood likes consistently moist areas so it should be watered during dry spells.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
How to Apply Epsom Salt to Your Plants Epsom salt can be applied as a soil drench (watered into the soil) or as a foliar spray (leaf spray).
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Water Well Move the seeds under a grow light and keep them well-watered.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Check the roots weekly to determine if the orchid needs to be watered.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Opatija is lush, a garden city watered by springs flowing from Mount Učka.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Be sure your beds of pachysandra get watered during extended dry periods, but be sure to water deeply and in the morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 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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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Adding the appropriate gothic touch to this Debra Hill production are John Lloyd’s dripping-with-mock-Victorian-splendor sets and John Morris’ delightfully tongue-in-cheek score.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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In 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two young children by strapping them in a car and rolling it into a South Carolina lake.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Autopsies later revealed that the three had drowned, MLive and WJRT reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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An employee washed their hands with single use gloves on.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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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.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Letters signed by dozens of local officials, legislators from both houses, environmental groups and clean energy businesses have flooded in to try to save the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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