as in wetting
to make wet
watered the plants
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Recent Examples of watering
Continue watering regularly for at least two years.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Watch this video for six gardening tips to make watering your plants easier.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Remove the bag and place the pot in a sunny window, watering regularly.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The discipline to keep watering something that hasn’t surfaced yet.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Cut back on watering to let the soil dry out completely, and check the soil moisture with your finger each time before watering again.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
People can keep their grass in this state throughout the hottest months of summer by watering them minimally during July and August and reviving them in the fall.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Watch this video for six gardening tips to make watering your plants easier.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Remove the bag and place the pot in a sunny window, watering regularly.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The discipline to keep watering something that hasn’t surfaced yet.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
New plantings also need consistent moisture, which in hot or dry climates often means watering both in the morning and again in the evening, says Kate Schneider, founder and CEO of Ibis Coastal Landscaping.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Cut back on watering to let the soil dry out completely, and check the soil moisture with your finger each time before watering again.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
People can keep their grass in this state throughout the hottest months of summer by watering them minimally during July and August and reviving them in the fall.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering
Verb
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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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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a separate incident, two Carnival passengers also died in drowning cases at the company’s private Bahamas resort.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then the Secret Service and every detail came flooding in and everybody went down.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh had 16 prospects attend in person, but the real stars were the fans flooding the North Shore and Point State Park.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Watering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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