WATERLOG Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

waterlog

verb

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯg

Definition of waterlog

as in to wet

to make wet the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire

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Recent Examples of waterlog Working one at a time, hold slices of bread under running water very briefly to soften (be careful not to waterlog or make soggy). — Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlog

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

Verb

The death marked the fourth fatal drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026, according to the patrol’s data.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

Definition of drown

Verb

News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Video from the store's security camera captured the collapse, showing a portion of the roof fall near the bakery section as a deluge of water flooded the interior.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 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