watery

Example Sentences

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Nutrients must travel through cells, proteins need to fold correctly, and molecules constantly diffuse through watery environments.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The disease begins with a mild-to-moderate fever, then a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

Low-fat and fat-free versions tend to skew either watery or weirdly sweet in that diet-adjacent way; save those for smoothies or dressings, where the yogurt is a supporting actor, not the star.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The streams envelop Ama and trap her in a watery prison before she can finish her Adinkra symbol.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer