as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot
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as in 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 waterlogged
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For those forced to survive in flimsy, waterlogged tents, the strong winds risk blowing away Palestinian’s shelter altogether.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
For less waterlogged days—and for the journey down to Peru—my instant-classic leather M. Gemi flats are a shoe-in.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
These plants thrive in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For those forced to survive in flimsy, waterlogged tents, the strong winds risk blowing away Palestinian’s shelter altogether.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
For less waterlogged days—and for the journey down to Peru—my instant-classic leather M. Gemi flats are a shoe-in.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
Adjective
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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cleanup efforts to collect oil that has washed ashore in the Black Sea port of Tuapse on Sunday.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Joe Pye weed is a tall and stately plant that attracts bees and butterflies and doesn’t mind soggy soil.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Help the roots get off to a strong start by keeping them well-watered—but not soggy.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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