as in wetting
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watering
The discipline to keep watering something that hasn’t surfaced yet.
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Cut back on watering to let the soil dry out completely, and check the soil moisture with your finger each time before watering again.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Remove decaying leaves from containers and empty out the saucers after watering.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
People can keep their grass in this state throughout the hottest months of summer by watering them minimally during July and August and reviving them in the fall.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Primarily, that means watering only two days a week instead of three, no new turf installations, no water feature operations and water will only be served at restaurants upon request.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
This year, Stanko has been watering her parched meadow earlier than ever in her 50 years of ranching.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Cut back on watering to let the soil dry out completely, and check the soil moisture with your finger each time before watering again.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Remove decaying leaves from containers and empty out the saucers after watering.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
People can keep their grass in this state throughout the hottest months of summer by watering them minimally during July and August and reviving them in the fall.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Primarily, that means watering only two days a week instead of three, no new turf installations, no water feature operations and water will only be served at restaurants upon request.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
This year, Stanko has been watering her parched meadow earlier than ever in her 50 years of ranching.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering
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
Verb
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An autopsy performed on Monday by the Lake County Coroner's Office indicated that the man's death was consistent with drowning.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, João died unexpectedly after hitting his head and drowning in the family’s new swimming pool when Ronaldinho was eight, per the Bleacher Report.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Still washing dishes in the bathtub.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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An employee was washing their hands with gloves on.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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Widespread damaging wind gusts and flooding rainfall are still to come as storms hit areas already battered by a multi-day onslaught of twisters, massive hail and historic flooding.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Watering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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