as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot
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as in wet
to make wet
the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire
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Recent Examples of waterlogged
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Not riding until after 3pm, they are treated like waterlogged phones, carefully placed into team cars.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Over 1,000 local, state and federal personnel are working to comb difficult, waterlogged terrain for the missing, Texas Rep. Chip Roy said Saturday.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Puentes also recommends using well-draining soil mixes and pots with drainage holes that allow excess water to escape, preventing waterlogged roots.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Not riding until after 3pm, they are treated like waterlogged phones, carefully placed into team cars.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Over 1,000 local, state and federal personnel are working to comb difficult, waterlogged terrain for the missing, Texas Rep. Chip Roy said Saturday.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Puentes also recommends using well-draining soil mixes and pots with drainage holes that allow excess water to escape, preventing waterlogged roots.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
Adjective
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However, just because two specific shades don't work together doesn't mean similar or less saturated tones of each shade can't be juxtaposed in a visually appealing way.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kogonada fills the film with saturated colors, favoring the primary standbys of fire-engine red, raincoat yellow and mailbox blue.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before going in, run the inside of your mouth with your tongue to wet every surface.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm followed me up the stairs, both of us barefoot and dripping in our wet trunks.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Some dials may be removed and washed by hand to remove any grime or buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The oversized, dual-textured, pre-soaked treatment towelettes bring the power of clinical skincare to your bodycare routine.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nelson’s famed guitar, Trigger, was on his bus and unharmed, but other gear and equipment were so soaked or damaged that the next stop on the tour, in Oklahoma, had to be nixed as well.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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