as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
waterlogged soil that caused the roots of the potted plant to rot
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as in 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 waterlogged
Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
These sites were waterlogged, which helped preserve the organic materials–including mineralized dental plaque called dental calculus.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
None of the other functions work right—the colors are muted, flight becomes impossible—if the birds get too waterlogged.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Later, in a waterlogged physical altercation with one of the local surfers, Cage pulls the rat out of his pocket and stuffs it into the man’s mouth.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
Farm laborers plant rice saplings at a waterlogged field at Patara village in Jalandhar on June 18, 2025.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
These sites were waterlogged, which helped preserve the organic materials–including mineralized dental plaque called dental calculus.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
None of the other functions work right—the colors are muted, flight becomes impossible—if the birds get too waterlogged.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Later, in a waterlogged physical altercation with one of the local surfers, Cage pulls the rat out of his pocket and stuffs it into the man’s mouth.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterlogged
Adjective
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While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Traditional evaporators don’t work well in wet weather, but this new material stands up much better to wetting and drying, just like the rainforest birds that inspired it.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Use a garden hose or power washer to thoroughly wet the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, cars struggled to navigate flooded streets, according to videos on social media, with multiple people needing to be assisted, according to authorities.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Forecasters continued to urge the public in the affected areas to avoid low water crossings and stay away from flooded areas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Waterlogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogged. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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