WATERED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

watered 1 of 2

adjective

as in saturated

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

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watered

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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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Just scatter the seeds over loose soil and keep them well watered. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 On Broadway, someone watered the flower pots wrapped around light posts. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026 The grounds are watered with recycled water and there’s an electric car charge station on-site. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Newly installed balled and burlapped plants need about 1 inch of water per week — be sure the root ball is getting watered. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Zinnias are not demanding plants on water resources but they must be watered properly to keep them healthy. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 Water Right Plants grown in hanging baskets may need to be watered daily or even more often during extreme heat. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Someone decides what counts as cultivation and what counts as nuisance, what gets watered and what gets pulled, what belongs in the planned bed and what must be removed before visitors arrive. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered

Adjective

System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

— Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 June 2026
The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

In the Stockyards, more than 5,000 head of livestock had drowned.

— Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Anne Arundel County fire officials are urging families to review pool safety after two young children drowned in separate residential pools last weekend.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of drowned

Adjective

The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.

— Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026

Definition of washed

Verb

Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Social media was flooded with images and footage of guests making the pilgrimage to MSG.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

Depending on the color of your boots, use slightly more or less water—but never fully saturate in any case.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.

— Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025

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