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Recent Examples of watering can
Stock image, right, shows a WaterAid watering can.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity.
—Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Build this three-in-one Lego set into a watering can, rain boot, or birds, each with moveable flowers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity.
—Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Build this three-in-one Lego set into a watering can, rain boot, or birds, each with moveable flowers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
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If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of toys, drone pilots can win perks such as new combat boots, electric kettles, or upgraded night-vision goggles.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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