as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Removing the curtains from the dryer while slightly damp and rehanging them immediately will usually reduce the need to iron out wrinkles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even in the dark, damp understory of a Thai forest, this scorpion knows what’s moving around it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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On’s SenseTec Studio leggings come in a mix of neutrals (black and navy) and pastels (washed pink, mint green, dusty mauve, and a wispy blue that’s soon to launch).—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Drain spinach and rinse with cold water.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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If your dog gets bitten in a remote location where a vet may not be nearby be sure to rinse the wound and reduce blood flow to the area.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Calypso Deep collects waste from the surrounding sea over time with almost no mechanism to flush it out.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your basic latex makeup wedges, dampened and rubbed against the stain.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Board members argued such a facility would strain water and sewer capacity, harm the area’s quality of life and dampen tourism.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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