as in wetting
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watering
Furthermore, exhibiting accuracy, the robot mimics human-like care by watering a plant delicately and dancing to lively music.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Continue watering about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Continue watering about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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People have been flooding social media posts with statements chastising UHC for its policies, bringing up times they were personally denied coverage or hit with huge bills for services.Desiree Adib, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Watering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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