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  • past participle of water.
  • past tense form of water.
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watered

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /




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“The ‘Full Fare Rule’ is a vital underpinning of modern flight shopping and must not be repealed or watered down in any way,” wrote Jason Rabinowitz on July 8.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Fisk’s flamboyance and Gould’s bribes made the Erie’s watered stock seem obviously crooked.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The Scots' first game against Haiti doesn't kick off until 2am on 14 June and Kieran, a professional chef, has ensured all 150 guests making it through the night will be amply fed and watered.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Grass is being watered and cut to FIFA-regulation height to ensure that players don't get any surprises when they take to the field in Los Angeles and Seattle, the venues for their group-stage games.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

I finished patting the dirt down with my fingers, and while Mom watered the plants, I stood up, wiping my hands off on my jeans.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings



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