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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Use a fork to stir just until moistened.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Water the soil until evenly moistened, then cover pots with plastic to retain moisture until the seeds germinate.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Every time the topic arose, her school friends in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, flushed with embarrassment, Omer recalled.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Robbie’s character, Cathy, appears with soft, balmy lips and noticeably flushed cheeks.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some have been completely worn down with obscurity over time; others appear to be washed and adorned with fresh flowers on a weekly basis.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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To cut to the chase, our experts say your towels and sheets should not be washed together or with other items like clothes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Most of the time, hair glosses take the form of a treatment or a mask that's applied to the hair for a certain amount of minutes and then rinsed out.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 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 confusion over his arrest dampened the mood among those who hoped the interim government would give up repressive tactics.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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The literal goat in question is Will Harris, whose dreams of playing professional roarball are dampened by his undersized frame.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Bedewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewed. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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