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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
During that time, make sure the plant is well-watered to prevent further drought stress.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
The olive trees on the property are pruned sparingly, watered once a week during their first year, and left to take deep root in soil that will sustain them for decades.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 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
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Add mulch around the base to hold in moisture, and make sure the plants are sufficiently watered.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
During that time, make sure the plant is well-watered to prevent further drought stress.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
The olive trees on the property are pruned sparingly, watered once a week during their first year, and left to take deep root in soil that will sustain them for decades.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 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
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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While Alphabet’s deal was absorbed smoothly by the market, Cramer worries the market could eventually become saturated if too many companies attempt to tap shareholders at the same time.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Velvet and saturated darks add a serious tone to Western denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Carpenter also warns that outdoor pooling after rainfall, unattended pet bowls, and dripping garden taps can also encourage cockroaches and rodents.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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History will remember his leadership on 9/11 long after the wild-eyed, hair-dye-dripping accusations are forgotten.—
John Avlon,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Verb
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And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 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
Verb
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Pasadena City Councilmember Rick Cole said the city's nonemergency line was flooded with calls from people confused about what was happening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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