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verb

past tense of water

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of watered
Verb
Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter, and pay attention to soil moisture during the winter months as evergreen plants can dry out from winter winds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Every bulb planted, every cover crop sown, every leaf left for a solitary bee to shelter under, and every tree and shrub watered deeply is an investment in next year’s garden. — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 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 Water Often All plants need water, but mums are particularly thirsty flowers that should be watered regularly when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
Adjective
  • And a tablecloth reveals dense botanicals in a saturated hues of browns and crimson.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • If royal purple and tomato red are too saturated for you, go the baby route.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Some wet their beds, experience chest pains, or cry out at night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • When the timer dinged, Ernest carried his rats to the sink and wet them gently, one at a time.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Publicist and artist Sergio Farias wore a dripping ruby headpiece, sparkling silver suit and fluffy scarlet train.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet with tongs; let sit until cool enough to handle (no need to squeeze out excess water unless dripping wet).
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Whatever curse words his mouth formed were drowned out by the dull drone of the disappointed Chicago Bulls crowd at the United Center.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That incident came just a day after a 5-year-old girl was pulled into the ocean and drowned in turbulent waters while walking on Treasure Island Beach in Orange County with her mother and brother.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
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
Verb
  • When the continents sank in the Cambrian, seas flooded in and buried the eroded surface.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That group and other environmental organizations have also argued the chunk of the Sacramento Valley that could soon be flooded is composed of rich oak woodland habitat occupied by an untold number of wildlife species.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • AHAs show up in everything from cleansers and toners to serums, pre-soaked pads, and even body lotions.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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