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Recent Examples of watering can
For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
Noun
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Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The California company specializes in practical minimalist gear, from kettles—the aspirational kettle of choice in most sleek coffee shops and beautiful boutique hotels—to coffee grinders and espresso machines.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Honestly, none of these women are immune to abusing filters and lighting, so a bit of this is just the pot calling the kettle black, which is what makes Angel’s intense reaction even harder to watch.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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