as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of water
Watch this video for six gardening tips to make watering your plants easier.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Higher temperatures increase evaporation, and water demand typically rises as people water lawns and gardens.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's no set cadence for when to water your pothos plant—experts recommend checking the soil first.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Miller uses 5-gallon buckets with holes drilled in the bottom to water her trees.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Higher temperatures increase evaporation, and water demand typically rises as people water lawns and gardens.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's no set cadence for when to water your pothos plant—experts recommend checking the soil first.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Miller uses 5-gallon buckets with holes drilled in the bottom to water her trees.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water
Verb
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Esa Lindell, Heiskanen’s primary partner, has been drowning at five-on-five, and the Stars have been outscored 5-0 with him on the ice.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some appear to be cordially greeting viewers with a wave, while others evince the desperation of a person drowning.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Other guests at the event ducked under tables, and other armed agents flooded the room for protection.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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