as in to wet
to make wet
the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire
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Recent Examples of waterlog
Working one at a time, hold slices of bread under running water very briefly to soften (be careful not to waterlog or make soggy).
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Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlog
Verb
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Play at the lake, wet a line, wander through the woods or relax with your binoculars.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Gently wet their head, paws, belly and ears with cool (not cold) water.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The funeral service for a Metro Transit Police Department sergeant who drowned on Sunday in White Bear Lake will be Friday.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
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Tragically, eight people drowned, while two were rescued by lifeguards, park rangers and nearby civilian boaters who rushed to help.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective at removing dirt, oil, and sweat.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
Verb
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As new waves of detainees flooded into the facility over the last two weeks, the staffer said, the facility was chaotic and lacking basic supplies.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comments section with praise for Coleman's fresh take on wedding fashion.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Anne was a tough but invested teacher, who thought enough of you to tell you the truth without watering it down.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Notable The White House has been working behind the scenes to water the sanctions -bill down, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier in June.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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“Waterlog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlog. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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