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
Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
On a cold morning in Abilene, Texas, a column of 18-wheelers crawls down bumpy, waterlogged roads, past cattle grazing on dusty shrubs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Once again armies would march across the waterlogged low-lands.
—Literary Hub, 2 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
However, never let the soil become waterlogged, because this could lead to root rot.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
On a cold morning in Abilene, Texas, a column of 18-wheelers crawls down bumpy, waterlogged roads, past cattle grazing on dusty shrubs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Once again armies would march across the waterlogged low-lands.
—Literary Hub, 2 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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As a boutique focused on scalable, distinctive tentpole drama, pairing top-tier talent with powerful and unique IP provides the crucial edge to cut through the noise of a saturated market, offering partners and viewers the reassurance of high-end quality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of minutes or hours, this arc can grow and move until a substorm sparks; that’s when the lights are at their boldest and most saturated.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Keep your water faucets dripping, wrap your pipes in minimally heated areas with piping insulation, and leave doors open to allow heat to flow through your home.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The young boys drowned after falling into an icy pond in Bonham, about 70 miles northeast of Dallas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among the deaths are three elementary school boys who drowned in an icy pond in Bonham, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma, according to CNN affiliate WOAI.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Upon our arrival to Wilderness Vumbura Plains, our guide, Kabo, skillfully navigates the Jeep between sandy hills and flooded grasslands, occasionally swerving to avoid tree trunks chewed down to their stumps by elephants.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Barzee washed Smart’s feet, then tried to remove her pajamas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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McAdoo does point out that a stainless steel moka pot may be more durable and can be washed with soap and water.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Plant seeds in moist but not soggy growth medium.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes these soggy little babies get squeezed to draw out any excess moisture and help the syrup infuse deep into the core.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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