WATERED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in saturated

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water a heavily watered lawn

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verb

past tense of water

as in wet

to make wet watered the plants

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Recent Examples of watered

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Use a rain gauge or soil moisture test to be sure your grass is adequately watered. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers watered it down in 2023, but France has nonetheless made progress. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 How Often to Water Venus Flytraps Unlike most houseplants that are watered only when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, Venus flytraps should never be allowed to dry out. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 One way to ensure that plants are being watered at their base is by using irrigation systems or watering by hand. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Keep Grubs at Bay Minimize the food source by keeping your lawn watered, but not overly watered and soggy. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 With someone living there, her mail was collected, her plants were watered and the water and air conditioning were being used regularly rather than the apartment sitting untouched for a month. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Maintenance on green roofs can cost anywhere from a few cents to over $3 a square foot per year and can be time-consuming depending on whether a roof needs to be weeded and watered by hand. — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

For businesses and marketers LinkedIn’s experiment is a valuable reminder to avoid publishing AI saturated content.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Teal with Rose Accents While reds and yellows dominated the 2000s, other saturated palettes—including pink, brown, green and blue—also made their way into home decorating.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturated

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

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Culture news and the SoCal scene The internet was flooded with news out of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art this week as an embargo lifted on coverage from inside the new 300,000-square-foot building in Exposition Park.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
It initially was allowed onto the ballot, and its young supporters flooded social media with videos promoting the party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026