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
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Puentes also recommends using well-draining soil mixes and pots with drainage holes that allow excess water to escape, preventing waterlogged roots.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The pot does have an overflow system that will drain out water when the reservoir is too full, which helps prevent waterlogged soil.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
There are plenty of ways to enjoy Corpus Christi's blue water without getting waterlogged.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Puentes also recommends using well-draining soil mixes and pots with drainage holes that allow excess water to escape, preventing waterlogged roots.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The pot does have an overflow system that will drain out water when the reservoir is too full, which helps prevent waterlogged soil.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
Adjective
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This eating plan focuses on foods with a variety of nutrients such as green leafy vegetables, fish and whole grains that are beneficial for cognitive function and don’t include ones with high amounts of trans and saturated fats.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
7 Nov. 2025
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With traditional entertainment, games, TikTok, GenAI, and more competing for fans’ attention, audiences seem more saturated than ever before.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Think of the harms of erratic schedules akin to the way dripping water can erode stone.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Authorities said Winstead's 3-month old baby drowned in a motel bathtub in Louisville on New Year's Day.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The blue tide washed further than most pollsters had predicted.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most garments made of wool, silk, cashmere, mohair, leather, spandex, fleece, or microfiber should not be washed with chlorine bleach.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To create your own pumpkin place setting, slice off the pumpkin's top, scoop out the seeds, and fill with soaked floral foam.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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And with this model, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Color & Geometry Non-Slip Bath Mat Gone are the days of stepping out of the shower and onto cold tile or a soggy bath mat.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump had argued a permanent ballroom was long needed because rooms weren't big enough inside the White House and tents set up on the south lawn often left guests with soggy feet.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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