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).
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Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlog
Verb
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This keeps the plant roots wet longer and can lead to the formation of fungal diseases and root rot.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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In 2013, the Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano nearly drowned when a blockage in his suit’s cooling system flooded his helmet with water.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The massive hole in the house left the basement flooded and destroyed.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Virgen Viera was scanning her phone for updates about the crash when photos and videos began flooding social media.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Water Often Onion seeds and indoor seedlings should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Kern waters her rhubarb twice a week via drip irrigation, increasing the watering time as temperatures warm.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Waterlog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlog. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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