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

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 Drought-Tolerant Plants Don’t Need to Be Watered Even the most drought-tolerant plants actually do need to be watered at least the first year they are planted. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Setting up a sprinkler system and creating a schedule is a useful way to keep plants watered and healthy. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered

Adjective

From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
High-frequency brand campaigns in saturated markets remain notoriously difficult to isolate cleanly on a short cadence.

— Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

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
Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dripping

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

Meta is rolling out an obvious fix to make its AI glasses less creepy amid backlash over the glasses’ non-consensual recordings that have flooded the Internet.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
But New Yorkers flooded social media after news broke, and eventually a petition was made in an effort to save the theater.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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