as in moistened
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedewed
Verb
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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 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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However, Jim advised investors to wait a day or two to let all the sellers be flushed out and give the stock a chance to stabilize.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
4 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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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
Verb
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The woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday night had been hit by a boat, authorities said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Designer jeans can probably be washed less often.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 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
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Wipe cabinet doors down weekly with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water to prevent grease from building up.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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The Stoxx 600 had fallen to a one-week low on Monday as hopes for an end to the war in Iran were dampened, before Tuesday's recovery.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Bedewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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