as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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If the paper towel dries out, re-moisten it with a spray bottle.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Mix just until everything is moistened—the batter will look lumpy and that’s a good thing.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ride quality is another major focus of the Buick Electra E7, which is equipped with a pre-emptive RTD continuously variable damping suspension system designed to adapt in real time to changing road conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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For 28 member of China’s astronaut corps, the brave new world is a dark, damp hole in the ground — cut off from light, wind, and even the internet.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Jagaric, this type of underwear is best washed in cool water using a mild detergent.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Women washed raw mining materials, which are often full of toxic metals and, in some cases, mildly radioactive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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While that’s boiling, rinse your konjac noodles thoroughly to remove any odor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Let the solution sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it with warm water.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These odors are often exacerbated by high moisture levels from the sinks, showers, tubs, not to mention what gets flushed down our drains.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Premium discretionary products like Peloton’s bikes and treadmills contend with other consumer priorities, and tighter budgets may further dampen hardware demand.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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An inspiration to all is assistant manager of excursions Kineret Munoz, who hasn’t let a paralyzing car accident dampen her spirit of adventure one little bit.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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