water
overwater
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a word derived from
water.
Example Sentences
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Milkweed, which provides excellent breeding habitat, is easy to grow—in fact, Tallamy says that novice gardeners often overwater it, forgetting that it thrives in adverse conditions.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 14, 2023
Keep the bin slightly moist, taking care not to overwater it.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Plant a couple, don’t overwater and wander through as often as you can for an aromatic pick-me-up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
One- or two-bedroom overwater bungalows are solidly docked to a secure pathway and feature simple maritime decor — perfect if you’ve dreamed of sleeping on the water but get seasick.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2021
However, the colonization of both the Bismarck and the Solomon Archipelagoes northeast of New Guinea, by 35,000 years ago, required further overwater crossings of dozens of miles.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
