1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the soft, watery earth of the marshland
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2
as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
watery oatmeal
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3
as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
a watery lemonade
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4
as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
political correctness has resulted in a lot of history books being written in very watery prose
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Recent Examples of watery
The study began after a colleague reported some strange watery poo to Lohan.
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Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Detergents can be harsh for babies and people with sensitive skin and allergies, causing itchiness, rash, and maybe even sneezing or watery eyes from their strong fragrances.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Mushy or watery poop (diarrhea) can occur for many reasons, ranging from an infection to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
Here’s what to pay attention to if an unvaccinated child or person is feeling ill:
Cough
Runny nose
Itchy, watery eyes
A high fever
Small white spots (Koplik's spots) inside the inner lining of the cheek.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Detergents can be harsh for babies and people with sensitive skin and allergies, causing itchiness, rash, and maybe even sneezing or watery eyes from their strong fragrances.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Mushy or watery poop (diarrhea) can occur for many reasons, ranging from an infection to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
Here’s what to pay attention to if an unvaccinated child or person is feeling ill:
Cough
Runny nose
Itchy, watery eyes
A high fever
Small white spots (Koplik's spots) inside the inner lining of the cheek.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
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Unvaccinated people with measles first develop a runny nose and conjunctivitis, then a high fever and rash.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
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For most people who contract the virus, symptoms resemble those of a nasty cold and include a runny nose, aches, sore throat, congestion and maybe a fever.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Only a thin layer of dust brings you back to the present.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Now, much thinner big men are sought after because of their ability to stretch the floor and contribute outside the paint.—
Anthony Pasciolla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The new labels bring a fresh spin on tennis attire that had gone bland following the retirements of icons Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, and Serena Williams.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cantaloupes are packed not only with water but also supply a healthy dose of vitamins A and C.1 But biting into a bland, flavorless cantaloupe is no fun.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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Those with higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids—commonly found in fish oils—had a lower risk of the condition, while children with the highest intake of saturated fats—found in foods such as butter, red meat and palm oil—were more likely to show signs of the disorder.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Several older studies on dietary cholesterol and egg consumption failed to consider the participants' other eating habits, particularly their intake of saturated fats and trans fats.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The version on offer was not a candy bar but a kind of soupy sundae of pistachio crème, chocolate sauce (white, milk, or dark), strawberries, and a sprinkling of knafeh, Dubai chocolate’s signature shredded phyllo dough.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here’s what’s behind this summer’s especially soupy start.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.—
Liz Roth-Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
12 Feb. 2013
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.—
George Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2013
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The parasites get their names from the larvae, which look and act like screws, boring and twisting into their victim's flesh.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the early episodes, when everyone’s still getting to know each other, are the conversations boring?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The film ended at nearly 1 a.m. during a vicious thunderstorm, as the crowd poured into the soaking wet streets in a sea of umbrellas.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Choosing a Coconut Oil Coconut oil is produced through both wet and dry processing.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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