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waters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of water

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of waters
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The phenomenon, which happens when Pacific Ocean waters off South America are cooler than normal, has been thought to signal a drier season, but experts say the impact in Northern California is less severe — and maybe even inconsequential — compared to southern parts of the state. Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025 It’s currently caught in a pocket of wind shear that’s helping to balance out the storm-fueling effects of the warmer-than-average waters its crossing. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 And speaking of food, my mouth waters at the delicious seafood dishes the island is known for, including conch, dumplings, and steamed snapper fish with funchi. Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the next step of the project will involve towing the system offshore to waters deeper than 164 feet (50 meters) for installation, testing, and connection to the grid. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 Garlic Parmesan has long been a go-to seasoning for wings, breadsticks, and pasta, which is why your mouth probably waters at the mention of it. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025 For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco. Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025 In one image in the master plan, a family plays Jenga on their coffee table while a Tesla robot waters the plants behind them. Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025 Deep waters off the West Coast are better suited for floating projects than those that are anchored in the seabed, officials said. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waters
Verb
  • About once a year, someone drowns.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • On the same day that Ebun’s beloved cousin Monife drowns, Ebun gives birth to her daughter, Eniiyi.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Watering from above also wets the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases or powdery mildew on a mum's leaves.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Another agreed, comparing them to their Spanx AirEssentials set, but saying this one washes better.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Shauna Bell, who lives along Van Buren, said the nearby stormwater drain is constantly clogged from highway debris, which floods her yard.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
  • What To Know One of the most dangerous threats for Southern California will be the risk of debris flow as the rain floods recent burn scars, including the Eaton Scar and Bridge Scar.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waters. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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