WATERS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

waters 1 of 2

plural noun

Definition of waters

as in sea

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waters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of water

as in drowns

to make wet watered the plants

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Recent Examples of waters

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From prototypes to waters XING is not presenting the marine system as laboratory-only technology. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 But as local waters warm, researchers have observed young whites venturing into New England waters sooner, bringing them dangerously close to the adult predators, Quevedo said. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier this summer, the movement of ships from China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) – a law enforcement rather than military organization – to Pacific waters east of Taiwan was noted by analysts and Chinese state media. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Drone footage also shows flooding devastation along the river as mud and waters engulf riverside communities. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The surface waters across the tropical Pacific Ocean are cooler by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius, compared to normal. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The the world’s largest mountain range and deepest canyon occupy these might waters, but warming waters and habitat destruction have left the ocean‘s creatures struggling. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 With El Niño ongoing, waters off San Diego this year are significantly warmer than normal for this time of year, with a buoy recently measuring 76 degrees and widespread measurements recorded elsewhere in the 70s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Thousands of boaters, divers and snorkelers are expected to take to the South Florida waters for two days next week to catch their limit of spiny lobster. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waters

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The quality of the coffee seems a bit underwhelming, and its bitterness drowns out much of the perceptible campfire-ness.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2026
With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drowns

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On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.

— , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026