as in to wet
to make wet
watered the plants
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On the ground around Tubac, between Tucson and Nogales, there’s a healthy cottonwood forest watered by a slender ribbon of crystalline water.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2024
After watering the plant well upon coming indoors, keep it only lightly watered through the winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Water At The Soil Line One of the most critical factors in extending the life of a mum is the frequency of watering it.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2024
An elderly man, George Wilcox (special guest star James Cromwell), is seen watering his plants.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2024
After watering the plant well upon coming indoors, keep it only lightly watered through the winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Water At The Soil Line One of the most critical factors in extending the life of a mum is the frequency of watering it.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2024
An elderly man, George Wilcox (special guest star James Cromwell), is seen watering his plants.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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