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watery

[waw-tuh-ree, wot-uh-] / ˈwɔ tə ri, ˈwɒt ə- /


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After four or five days, a patient may develop “wet” Ebola symptoms: watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The disease begins with a mild-to-moderate fever, then a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The modern version pairs the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Another region is rich in carbonate minerals, which often form in the presence of water and can provide clues about past watery environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The man’s light-brown eyes looked watery and sad, but he smiled at us.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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