watering can

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Recent Examples of watering can Stock image, right, shows a WaterAid watering can. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025 Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity. Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025 Build this three-in-one Lego set into a watering can, rain boot, or birds, each with moveable flowers. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for watering can
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
kettle
Noun
  • Instead of toys, drone pilots can win perks such as new combat boots, electric kettles, or upgraded night-vision goggles.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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