as in moistened
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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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
Verb
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For makeup, artist Raoul Alejandre drew black liner in Moore’s waterline, flushed her cheeks and dressed her lips in a pale pink hue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The latest hostilities have dampened hope that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which around a fifth of global oil supply passes, could soon reopen.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Varnished or very well-sealed surfaces can be wiped with a soft cloth lightly dampened with dish soap and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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“Bedewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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