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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gharbi, for those who have watered their plants Thursday leading up to the freeze, the water can actually help the plants hold onto heat.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Keep the seed watered regularly during the germination period.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Staff makes sure people are well-watered; this isn’t a place for snobs on either side of the bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
In the darkness, my mouth watered.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Any vegetables grown in container gardens need fertilizer more frequently because they are watered more often than plants in the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gharbi, for those who have watered their plants Thursday leading up to the freeze, the water can actually help the plants hold onto heat.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Keep the seed watered regularly during the germination period.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Staff makes sure people are well-watered; this isn’t a place for snobs on either side of the bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
In the darkness, my mouth watered.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
Adjective
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Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The reasons for the possible shutoff include flooding and saturated ground that leads to safety concerns around electrical equipment and infrastructure.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Everything, from the chassis, the frame, swingarm, subframe, and wheels, is dripping in carbon fiber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maryland leaders are working with a grieving family to change state storm drain regulations and laws following the death of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a drainage pipe.—
Christian Olaniran,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer’s family has long wondered whether that media frenzy drowned out their search for answers.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group appeared relaxed and sun-soaked, marking another milestone for a family that has navigated public divorces and professional shifts to maintain a united front.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officers flooded the area Wednesday night, with patrol cars lining the roadways and a police helicopter circling the park overhead.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been close to 30 years since Hollywood was flooded with theatrical rom-com releases.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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