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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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Esa Lindell, Heiskanen’s primary partner, has been drowning at five-on-five, and the Stars have been outscored 5-0 with him on the ice.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some appear to be cordially greeting viewers with a wave, while others evince the desperation of a person drowning.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Other guests at the event ducked under tables, and other armed agents flooded the room for protection.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The soil gets watered, then gradually dries before the next round.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Continue watering regularly for at least two years.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Waterlog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlog. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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