as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
Police patrolled the city, citing those who insisted on washing their cars or watering their yards.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The grounds are watered with recycled water and there’s an electric car charge station on-site.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Beyond that, having air to breathe and water to drink are crucial as the days go on.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Plants can be damaged during hot and dry spells if they are not watered enough and can quickly dry while sitting above ground awaiting installation.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The grounds are watered with recycled water and there’s an electric car charge station on-site.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Beyond that, having air to breathe and water to drink are crucial as the days go on.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Plants can be damaged during hot and dry spells if they are not watered enough and can quickly dry while sitting above ground awaiting installation.
—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
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Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight.
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In the weeks since the show premiered, memes and unauthorized merch capturing Patricia’s dispassionate delivery, heroic shotgun wielding, and jerky dance moves have flooded the internet.
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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