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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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Shop our top picks below from $13 with everything from reusable overnight oats jars to portable salad jars for lunch, an electric kettle that boils water in minutes, and a multipurpose air fryer that doubles as a storage solution for leftovers.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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From antique metal napkin rings to copper tea kettles, there are so many timeless, practical items trending in value, waiting to be taken home from your local thrift store.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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