as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026 -
Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Despite their importance, however, documents were found piled on the ground, damp and partially burned.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Regular sweeping helps prevent that damp layer where algae loves to grow.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Rinse and Refill After scrubbing the bird bath, rinse it with water to remove the vinegar solution.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Wash And Dry The Fruit Place the berries in a colander in a sink, and rinse the strawberries under cold running water.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Because containers require such frequent watering, many nutrients are flushed out from the soil, so fertilize regularly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Instead, existing exchange rules and proxy advisory firms dampen their voice, their governance rights, and ultimately their financial interests.—
James H. Lee,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Corporate demand for commodities can risk amplifying volatility rather than dampen it.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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