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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

Symptoms include rash, fever, cough and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

These swimming protists can be seen under a microscope and are found in many watery environments.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The photo paired the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space -- and recalled 1968's iconic "Earthrise" image.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

His eyes were already watery from the thump.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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