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containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a heavily watered lawn
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as in wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watered
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Trees, shrubs and plants can be hand watered instead.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed instead of buying plants that someone else has started, watered and mothered for months.
—Henry Homeyer, The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Rector also said that none of the city's athletic fields will be watered during the Stage 3 restrictions except for land at 1849 Park, which does not use city water.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
However, these small plants need to be well-watered in order to look their best.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Soon after, a sapling was planted that will be watered and cared for by volunteers.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Most soil acidifiers should be sprinkled over gardens, worked into the top few inches of earth, and then watered in with your hose.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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Remember, California natives should not need to be watered once they are established if they are properly situated — in sync with the cultural conditions of their habitat.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Trees, shrubs and plants can be hand watered instead.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed instead of buying plants that someone else has started, watered and mothered for months.
—Henry Homeyer, The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Rector also said that none of the city's athletic fields will be watered during the Stage 3 restrictions except for land at 1849 Park, which does not use city water.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
However, these small plants need to be well-watered in order to look their best.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Soon after, a sapling was planted that will be watered and cared for by volunteers.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Most soil acidifiers should be sprinkled over gardens, worked into the top few inches of earth, and then watered in with your hose.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
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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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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.—
Todd Panagopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, as thousands more have flooded the streets, sentiments toward delivery robots seem to have changed very little.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of posts from angry attendees flooded social media sites this weekend, many of whom said the event was a far cry from what was advertised.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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