WATERLOG Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

waterlog

verb

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯg

Definition of waterlog

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). — Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlog

Verb

Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

The policy is making the British glass industry more expensive than the cheap imports from China and Turkey which are flooding the market.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
The announcement came almost a week after parts of Connecticut experienced flash flooding on Sunday, which dropped more than 7 inches of rain over a short period of time on the shoreline and left many roads flooded.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

If your eyes have ever watered at the price of a pre-packaged sandwich at Tesco, let alone the price of rent in London, you’ll be well acquainted with the financial anxieties that stage this narrative.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The pine straw in low spots and beds that are watered heavily will see deterioration more quickly than other areas.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026