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
Annalise Frank, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Peat is formed by waterlogged, oxygen-poor conditions that slow the natural breakdown process of plant material.
—Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
Another water main break in 2016 that was not repaired for seven years left a massive, waterlogged ditch next to a golf course.
—Catherine Coleman Flowers, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Oil storage silos beyond waterlogged land at the Shell Plc Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Donations still needed Community leaders are jumping in to help those struggling with basic necessities and waterlogged homes amid single-digit nighttime temperatures and extreme wind chill.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Peat is formed by waterlogged, oxygen-poor conditions that slow the natural breakdown process of plant material.
—Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
Another water main break in 2016 that was not repaired for seven years left a massive, waterlogged ditch next to a golf course.
—Catherine Coleman Flowers, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Oil storage silos beyond waterlogged land at the Shell Plc Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
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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
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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
Adjective
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The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Things not only got hot, the blazing solar plasma drowned out communications with Earth.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
2 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
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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
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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