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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verb

past tense of water

as in wet

to make wet watered the plants

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Recent Examples of watered

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If your eyes have ever watered at the price of a pre-packaged sandwich at Tesco, let alone the price of rent in London, you’ll be well acquainted with the financial anxieties that stage this narrative. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Rain watered crops, and soaked in to recharge the groundwater that hydrated the city — something that can’t happen now, when something like 40% of the city is covered over, impermeable to rain. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Arugula prefers full sun and should be kept well watered, and a frost cloth can be used to extend your harvest. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026 The best way to determine if your dahlias need to be watered is to use your finger. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered

Adjective

At this moment, in an industry with a very saturated market, where the streamers are dominating and the broadcasters are a little more cash-strapped, the police procedural continues to do very well.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

The presentation included dripping silver finger caps that evoked the sensation of touching water.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 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

Rain on Tuesday flooded several roads and prompted water rescues near Mora, New Mexico, northeast of Santa Fe, where the town's high school was also flooded.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Fellow analysts flooded social media with an outpouring of praise.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
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