WATERS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

waters 1 of 2

plural noun

Definition of waters

as in sea

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waters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of water

as in drowns

to make wet watered the plants

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With El Niño ongoing, waters off San Diego this year are significantly warmer than normal for this time of year, with a buoy recently measuring 76 degrees and widespread measurements recorded elsewhere in the 70s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Thousands of boaters, divers and snorkelers are expected to take to the South Florida waters for two days next week to catch their limit of spiny lobster. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 While many brands, from Marc Jacobs to the WWE, are currently testing the microdrama waters to engage consumers in new ways, The Daily Show appears to be distinguishing itself by tapping into the format’s comedic possibilities. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 However, clay soils are also notorious for not absorbing water quickly, so McCary says that homeowners with clay soils should use what’s called the ‘cycle and soak’ method that waters different zones of a yard for different amount of times. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026 The warmer waters influence weather patterns that affect hurricane activity both in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. — Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Millennials certainly planted some seeds in this garden in their day, but Gen Alpha waters it more so than any previous generation. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026 No marine alerts or advisories are in effect for Atlantic or Florida Keys waters. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 June 2026 This ingenious gardening gadget saves time, regulates watering, and waters consistently, streamlining the chore if not eliminating it completely. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

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Most of the peril comes with dangerous ship-wrecking moments, including one that implies the death of Moana's relative, while our heroine herself almost drowns on her first voyage from land.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
The show involved bizarre, absurdist comedy premises — in one episode, a man drowns in a bowl of Mary’s chicken soup — and satirized the effects of consumerism on the American housewife.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of drowns

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If an agent misbehaves, floods a system, or takes an unauthorized action, the organization on the receiving end often has no reliable way to determine who is responsible for it.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Sunlight floods the main living area thanks to an entire facade of front-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows that also supplies immersive views of the surrounding forest.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

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