1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the soft, watery earth of the marshland
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2
as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
watery oatmeal
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as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
a watery lemonade
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as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
political correctness has resulted in a lot of history books being written in very watery prose
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Recent Examples of watery
Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Symptoms of measles infection include fever, rash, cough, congestion or runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about measles symptoms Measles symptoms appear one to two weeks after contact with the virus, typically beginning with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Buddhist Symbolism And Pop-Culture Surprises Even the walk to the temple’s main hall, surrounded by a watery moat, is a mythical spectacle.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Symptoms of measles infection include fever, rash, cough, congestion or runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about measles symptoms Measles symptoms appear one to two weeks after contact with the virus, typically beginning with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Buddhist Symbolism And Pop-Culture Surprises Even the walk to the temple’s main hall, surrounded by a watery moat, is a mythical spectacle.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
Adjective
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The bathrooms are dripping in pink Portuguese marble, and there’s plenty of space to unwind in between treatments.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, there would be a dripping from a cut from above, possibly from the hands or face.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, the batter shouldn’t be runny in the center.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Our eyes are itchy, our throats are scratchy, our nose is runny, our head is pounding with congestion.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To remove the wax, wipe out softened wax with paper towels, add cotton balls to absorb the liquid wax, or let the wax harden and remove it by popping it out with a thin plastic spatula.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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The procedure uses a thin, flexible catheter introduced through a small incision in the femoral artery near the groin.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nutritionists no longer recommend giving kids bland food, but the idea that children should eat different foods than adults nevertheless stuck.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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And when dipped in our unique combination of cocktail sauce blended with barbecue sauce, dinner will be anything but bland.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With a saturated market of cuts, collars, and cotton weights, the search requires a curious eye.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hues like blush and dusty rose pair well with sandy neutrals, soft grays, and even more saturated colors like teal and fuchsia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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No endless gray days and frozen or soupy soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The texture of the ice cream, that came out in a continuous ribbon, was luxuriously smooth and not at all soupy or icy.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.—
Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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