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overflowing - Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.

The bathtub was overflowing because someone left the water running, and no one was there to notice it.

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puddle - A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.

The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.

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residue - Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.

After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.

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spurt - To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.

Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.

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moisturized - To make something, especially the skin, less dry.

As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.

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wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

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soggy - Wet and soft

Sasha was left with soggy cereal after she poured too much milk in the bowl.

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gurgle - To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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gooey - Soft and sticky

The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.

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scald - To injure with very hot liquid or steam

A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.

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seep - For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

In the house Ron needed to renovate, water had seeped through the walls.

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dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.