as in moistened
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026 -
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
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Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two studies represent the exact type of research that the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which was flushed and re-filled with political appointees last year, would typically review before making such a recommendation.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 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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Cleanup efforts to collect oil that has washed ashore in the Black Sea port of Tuapse on Sunday.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once the glass is rinsed, take a clean microfiber cloth and wipe it down in gentle, vertical strokes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across town, at the Washington institution Cafe Milano, the mood wasn’t dampened.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Europe is facing its first monthly drop in seaborne supply of natural gas in over a year, with volumes dampened by terminal works and tighter global flows.—
Elena Mazneva,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bedewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewed. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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