WATERLOGGING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

waterlogging

verb

present participle of waterlog

as in wetting

to make wet the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire

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The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of wetting

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Since Trigg's death, Emilie Kiser has used her platform to advocate for drowning prevention.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Tony tries drowning his sorrows at the bar of the Flagship, a no-frills seafood eatery run by a man identified only as Chef (Antonio Banderas).

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

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In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The break left a giant sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard and sent about 17 million gallons of water into surrounding neighborhoods, shuttering businesses, and flooding homes and underground parking.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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While no produce wash—including this one, vinegar, or baking soda—can eliminate Cyclospora, thoroughly washing your produce can help reduce dirt and contamination on the surface.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
The inspector noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly and the ice from a dirty ice machine wasn’t safe for human consumption.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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