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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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There was a Nespresso with pods, and a pour-over kettle as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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