watering

[waw-ter-ing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

VERB

dampen; put water in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe dilute flood inundate irrigate moisten soak spray sprinkle thin wash wet

STRONG

baptize damp doctor douse drench drool hose imbue saturate souse spatter steep weaken

WEAK

sodden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect dehydrate dirty dry gather thicken

Example Sentences

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"Changing the placement of the advertising boards is in the grey zone, like not watering the pitch if you're playing a really good technical team," specialist throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark told BBC Sport.

From BBC

Supporters of the new rules fear that the agencies, facing the likelihood of lawsuits, might end up watering down or delaying their disclosure actions.

From Washington Post

Additionally, faux flowers require no maintenance like watering or pruning, and they can be easily dusted or cleaned with a damp cloth.

From Seattle Times

Rachel Marshall, 42, owner of four Seattle taprooms and Capitol Hill watering holes Montana and Nacho Borracho, died Monday, apparently of cardiac arrest, the Seattle Met reported.

From Seattle Times

But Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a progressive, has suggested he would support a primary opponent to the conservative Democrat, who was responsible for watering down much of President Joe Biden’s social spending agenda.

From Seattle Times