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as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the soft, watery earth of the marshland
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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
Most people infected with salmonella can experience a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, fever, headache, watery diarrhea that may also have blood or mucus, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, according to the CDC.
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Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
During pollen season, doctors most commonly see patients with sneezing, watery eyes, nasal drainage, rashes and itching, Ryan said.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Symptoms begin within 14 days of exposure and may include a fever, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a cough.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
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Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
During pollen season, doctors most commonly see patients with sneezing, watery eyes, nasal drainage, rashes and itching, Ryan said.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Symptoms begin within 14 days of exposure and may include a fever, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a cough.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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About 2½ minutes for runny yolks; 4–5 minutes for firmer, jammy centers.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sniffing, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose?—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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An impressive revolving stage, which displayed both the exterior of the bank and the bland lobby inside, toggled smoothly between scenes.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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These glazes result in the gorgeous, deeply saturated colors zellige tiles are known for, but that color comes with a downside.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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With my mom's family located in the Westerly and Stonington, Connecticut, area, that meant that most important among the choices was soupy and eggs.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rather than fighting the moisture, the new study leveraged the mash’s soupy consistency to streamline the production of high-value carbon materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 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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Simply, Florida’s Pro Day was as boring as ever.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Given a list, the sorts of things Americans are comfortable with AI doing tend to be impersonal or even boring tasks, as well as those that less directly impact them, like proofreading or searching online.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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