bedew

verb

bi-ˈdü How to pronounce bedew (audio)
Definition of bedewnext
as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedew
  1. moisten
  2. damp
  3. wet
  4. wash
  5. rinse
  6. flush
  7. dampen
Verb
  • To revive stale bread, moisten the crust, wrap in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Everywhere are cosseting details like stiffer mounting bushes and extra damping bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The preset low-speed compression and rebound damping settings can be fine-tuned further with twelve clicks of compression adjustment and sixteen clicks of rebound adjustment.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp
Verb
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The result is a single zone that can wash, chop, drain and dry without a cook ever moving to a new surface.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Swish the garment around again, drain the tub, basin, or sink, and rinse the robe in cold water.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Saliva constantly flushes food debris and buffers acid, so chronic dryness tilts the environment toward decay.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Staying hydrated keeps the mouth moist and flushes away debris and bacteria.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
Verb
  • The move comes after bullion fell sharply during Monday’s session amid concerns that rising bond yields could dampen appetite for non-interesting-bearing assets, like precious metals.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • What’s more, the tariffs could dampen the discovery of new medicines since these smaller firms tend to be more innovative, some experts argue.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of dampen
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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