unwatered

Definition of unwaterednext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwatered
Adjective
  • The arid countries of the Gulf, including the UAE, are exceptionally dependent on desalination, the process of converting seawater into drinking water.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike cacti, which store water to survive hot and arid environments, these flowers can exist for long periods of time in seed form in the soil.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.
    Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Do not allow the soil to completely dry during the first few months as the grass seedlings establish roots.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
    Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.
    Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
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“Unwatered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwatered. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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