water
has watered
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present perfectof water (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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WSJ: A member of the Reese’s family has targeted Hershey, complaining that the company has watered down the recipe for some Reese’s products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
However, some business groups have expressed concern at the plans, while others have argued that the government has watered down or delayed certain elements to try to keep both employers and employees happy.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
The U.K. has watered down its Online Safety Bill, an ambitious but controversial attempt to crack down on online racism, sexual abuse, bullying, fraud and other harmful material.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
The blood of martyrs has watered the tree of freedom, social justice and the rule of law.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2011
"Go on now. See that the stableboy has watered our horses."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
