unwatered

adjective

Definition of unwaterednext
as in arid

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Recent Examples of unwatered So does your shorter shower or unwatered lawn actually make a difference? — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwatered
  1. arid
  2. dry
  3. waterless
Adjective
  • Our team determined that lakes persisted for millions of years before the climate became arid and sand dunes overtook the lakes, although groundwater occasionally breached the surface to produce streams that wove among the dunes.
    — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2022, Dava has turned to hydroponic farming in a plot of land in Al Kharj, an arid area with nutrient-rich soil known for its date palms.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of arid
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  • Crude-tanker stocks have led the rally, up 120% year-to-date, followed by car carriers, gas carriers and dry-bulk shippers, Lloyd's data show.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dry
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  • While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.
    — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
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“Unwatered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwatered. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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