as in wetting
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watering
After repotting, water lightly and allow the soil to dry appropriately before watering again.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
How To Water Aloe Vera Bottom watering is recommended because watering over the top may not provide enough moisture for a critically dry plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
However, keep in mind that in severe cases, watering your plant may not actually solve an underwatering issue.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Make sure irrigation systems are watering extra dry spots or hand water.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The extra space will prevent soil from spilling over the top of the pot or tray when watering the seedlings.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Some communities in Northern Colorado have started watering public spaces and parks as a way to assure plants survive the winter.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Before, nutrients in the water created an algal slick that kept water from seeping into the ground and watering the trees.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, exhibiting accuracy, the robot mimics human-like care by watering a plant delicately and dancing to lively music.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
How To Water Aloe Vera Bottom watering is recommended because watering over the top may not provide enough moisture for a critically dry plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
However, keep in mind that in severe cases, watering your plant may not actually solve an underwatering issue.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Make sure irrigation systems are watering extra dry spots or hand water.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The extra space will prevent soil from spilling over the top of the pot or tray when watering the seedlings.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Some communities in Northern Colorado have started watering public spaces and parks as a way to assure plants survive the winter.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Before, nutrients in the water created an algal slick that kept water from seeping into the ground and watering the trees.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, exhibiting accuracy, the robot mimics human-like care by watering a plant delicately and dancing to lively music.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Properly extinguish outdoor fires by drowning them with plenty of water, and never leave a fire unattended.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now that regulations are here, brands and suppliers alike are drowning in it.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The method was also easier than washing and drying grapes before storage, and a brief rinse before eating removed any trace of vinegar flavor.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Watering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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