How to Use water in a Sentence

water

1 of 2 noun
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  • The kids love playing in the water.
  • Would you like a glass of water?
  • A stick was floating on the water.
  • They like to vacation near the water.
  • There's water dripping from the ceiling.
  • They were fishing in Canadian waters.
  • We are sailing in international waters.
  • At his studio in the back, the water had reached 4 feet.
    — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
  • When on the road, Suga gets warmed up a dose of fire water.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 2 May 2023
  • Once the tick is removed, wash the area with soap and water, Dr. Gatz says.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • The place where the water meets the land is a treat for the senses, from the sound of the water lapping the sand to the crisp scent of the salt in the air.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
  • With her help, plumbers were summoned to turn off the water.
    — Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Green noise is compared to the sound of a gentle flow of water or a breeze.
    — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Schools, gyms and swimming pools were shut because of the lack of heat and water.
    — Marco Di Marco, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The ratio to water is about the same: Use one 1 vinegar and 1 1/4 cup cold water.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The teams line up on each side of the Detroit River to try and pull 1,500 feet of thick rope out of the water faster than the other.
    — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The girls wore bathing suits in the water, while Tatum looked comfortable in a loose-fitting shirt and pants.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Both said there was a lack of food and water at the facility, too.
    — Lawahez Jabari, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Use it for water and toss in some fresh fruits for a little flavor.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Blasts of water from the hose can eliminate spider mites and aphids.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • For best results, Dr. Graf says to first soak your soles in warm water and Epsom salts.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • These towels cleaned up well with soap and water and got very clean in the washing machine.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The water was about 3 1/2 feet deep inside the store, ruining many books and fixtures.
    — Lisa Rathke, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2023
  • Her vocals are cool as lake water, the production light like a spring breeze.
    — Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The praying mantis does not drink from a water source but will take moisture from the drops of water sprayed on plants.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The ratio should be roughly 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of water.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2023
  • To make tang yuan, glutinous flour is mixed with oil and water to form a supple, pliable dough.
    — Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • At the time the release was sent, officers were still recovering the body from the water.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2023
  • For air, dashes of light blue; for water, a deep-blue hue with copper overtones.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
  • To blanch fresh peas (either shelled or whole edible-pod types), bring water to a boil in a large pan, then add peas.
    — Sunset Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
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water

2 of 2 verb
  • We need to water the lawn.
  • They fed and watered the horses in the barn.
  • My eyes were watering as I chopped the onions.
  • Also, make sure to water around the edge of the shrub-not just next to the base.
    — oregonlive, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Don't water the plant again until the top inch of the soil is dry to the touch.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Be sure to water it when the soil is dry to the touch — every week or so.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Keep your new basil plants well-watered for the first week or two.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The flowerbeds are watered twice a week by pop-up sprinklers.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
  • Could a python raised in a tray, fed, kept warm and watered, and bred be said to live a full life?
    — Rebecca Giggs, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The new Arctic moisture will swell the rivers and water the deserts.
    — Lisa Wells, Harper’s Magazine , 13 Mar. 2023
  • The mayor and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged people not to water more than twice a week.
    — Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The two neighbors use the tanks to water their backyard gardens.
    — Tara Adhikari, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The Boomer 8 Dog Bowl, $50, is dent-resistant and can be used to water and feed your hound.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Then water the tree or shrub and spread an even layer of mulch 3 to 4 inches wide on the soil around it.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings, and be sure to water only the soil, not the leaves.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Briefer said people don’t need to water their lawns more than three times per week.
    — Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Dec. 2021
  • With so many mouth-watering grain and gluten-free dinners, this year’s seder will be the best one yet.
    — Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Mom will water her precious blooms in style thanks to a shiny new mister.
    — Brittney Morgan and Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Zoysia is drought tolerant but is the first of the grasses to turn brown if not watered like all the other types of turf.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Wait until the top inch of soil is dry to water the geranium plants.
    — Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Backfill the soil, tamp down gently, then water your shrub well.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 29 June 2022
  • If needed, add about an inch of fill every few months and water it in through the turf until the ground is even again.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Then feed them, water them and cater to visitors by making your home a great place to land.
    — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 27 July 2023
  • Dig a hole at least a foot deep and 2 feet wide, then set the plant in the hole and spread the roots evenly around it before filling the hole and watering well.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Put a layer of cardboard overlapped an inch or two and water it.
    — oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In the spring, when the ground thaws, remove the tree from the pot, cover its roots in a mixture of dirt and compost, add a light layer of mulch and water it.
    — Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
  • After one shift when Brown loaded up on sugar and danced his way through lunch, he was told to stick to water most days of the week.
    — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 24 Jan. 2022
  • The bees also need a mud source, which is where the clay comes in; dig a hole in your yard, pour the clay inside, and water it every few days to stay moist.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Keep watering dormant plants, but only about once a month when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil has dried out.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Luckily the care for each species is the same: moderate light and watering about once a week.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023

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