as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Make sure to moisten the soil well before applying fertilizer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026 -
After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sunday's weather continues to look cool, breezy, and damp at times.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cold, damp conditions of the fridge can actually encourage sprouting and mold.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid rinsing the blueberries before freezing to preserve the natural protective bloom; if rinsed, dry thoroughly.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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If making fresh juice at home, make sure to thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting, peeling, using, or eating them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This looks well-proportioned and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, a flushing toilet, and a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 22,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
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That cautionary note dampened Wall Street's enthusiasm and erased the stock's bump.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lower spending could also dampen inflation, prompting the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in an effort to support growth.—
Martha Shedden,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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