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
Buddhist Symbolism And Pop-Culture Surprises Even the walk to the temple’s main hall, surrounded by a watery moat, is a mythical spectacle.
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Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The 31-year-old man, who smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and watery eyes, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested, the complaint says.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The New York musician’s latest album, his first with vocals, is a gently psychedelic tour of his mind, pairing surrealistic lyrics with watery pop-ambient soundscaping.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Common initial symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The 31-year-old man, who smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and watery eyes, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested, the complaint says.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The New York musician’s latest album, his first with vocals, is a gently psychedelic tour of his mind, pairing surrealistic lyrics with watery pop-ambient soundscaping.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Common initial symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
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Blooms carry quiet meaning—some joyful, some cautious, some dripping with love, some signaling emotional withdrawal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera lingers on dripping egg yolks and squishy, bubbling dough; the protagonist, Cathy Earnshaw (played by Margot Robbie), must wade through pig’s blood on her way to the moors near her home, leaving a trim of viscera on her gorgeously anachronistic dress.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes followed by a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tone of Wikipedia articles themselves is decidedly and intentionally bland.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Nintendo’s Japanese HQ is a bland office building that nonemployees rarely enter and few details find their way out.—
Chris Plante,
Vulture,
10 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
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Compared to hard cheeses, cottage cheese has less saturated fat and 5 times more potassium.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
5 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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Mix 2 tablespoons of the powdered bleach with warm water to make a soupy paste.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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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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The boring lunch ends boringly, with the women sipping their champagne in silence, tucking into their salads, and ignoring the commemorative glasses that no one wanted.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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This sounds like a boring event but the boys turn the act of breaking up ice or sleet sheets from the sidewalk into a hockey-like competition.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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