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adjective

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯgd How to pronounce waterlogged (audio)
Definition of waterloggednext
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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waterlogged

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verb

past tense of waterlog
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
Adjective
Once the layer exceeds 3 or 4 inches, the roots get starved for oxygen, particularly in heavy or waterlogged soils. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Overly dry or waterlogged potting mix can cause wilted plants, as can transplant stress. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterlogged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
  1. saturated
  2. wet
  3. dripping
  4. drowned
  5. flooded
  6. washed
  7. soaked
  8. soaking
Adjective
  • In my experience, the answer isn’t simply generating more demand but generating high-quality demand, standing out in a saturated market and giving the right people a compelling reason to take the next step.
    — David Cozzens, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Animal sources tend to come with more saturated fat, while plant sources often bring fiber and unsaturated fats along for the ride.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturated
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
Adjective
  • Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The presentation included dripping silver finger caps that evoked the sensation of touching water.
    — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • The rest of us either quietly grumbled, or our comments were drowned in a sea of nastiness.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His final words drowned in a din of shouts and sparkling spray, as the Astros feted an aspiration fulfilled.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Some people were even spotted kayaking down a flooded street.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • Scott Gifford, who lives on Venice Avenue, spent the day cleaning up debris that washed onto his property.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • When buying new kitchen towels, check the care tag or product description and choose ones that can be safely washed in hot water.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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