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Recent Examples of watering can
By week four normal watering can occur.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Well-draining soil and restraint with the watering can.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
George has a particular fondness for drinking out of my watering can.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Well-draining soil and restraint with the watering can.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
George has a particular fondness for drinking out of my watering can.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
Noun
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Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dining area boasts views of Eboli’s historic center, and next to it, a compact kitchen is outfitted with a Franke sink, a Nikola Tesla induction top by Elica, a Plissé kettle by Alessi designed by Michele De Lucchi, and a Europiccola coffee machine by La Pavoni.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
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High-quality craftsmanship—like the common space’s dark-wood pillars, reclaimed from Rajasthan’s crumbling havelis—is paired with standout accessories within each suite (think Häfele kettles and organic toiletries smelling of neroli and ylang-ylang).—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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