as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
a heavily watered lawn
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as in wetted
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watered
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Houseplants prefer to be watered with room temperature water and cold water can sometimes shock the plant’s roots and lead to issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
In general, tropical plants should be watered about once every 1-2 weeks, while succulents and cacti can be watered more sparingly.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Keep Plant Leaves Dry Houseplants can be watered using overhead watering or bottom watering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Water Keeping poinsettias watered depends on how often your plant's soil gets dry.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Prepare plants for cold weather by keeping plants well-watered throughout fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
If a room is warmer, a Christmas cactus will need to be watered more often.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
To withstand the extreme heat and arid conditions, crops in the Salton Sea air basin need to be watered regularly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Houseplants prefer to be watered with room temperature water and cold water can sometimes shock the plant’s roots and lead to issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
In general, tropical plants should be watered about once every 1-2 weeks, while succulents and cacti can be watered more sparingly.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Keep Plant Leaves Dry Houseplants can be watered using overhead watering or bottom watering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Water Keeping poinsettias watered depends on how often your plant's soil gets dry.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Prepare plants for cold weather by keeping plants well-watered throughout fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
If a room is warmer, a Christmas cactus will need to be watered more often.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
To withstand the extreme heat and arid conditions, crops in the Salton Sea air basin need to be watered regularly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered
Adjective
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Watered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watered. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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