as in wetting
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Improper conditions can lead to damping off disease, a fungal disease that quickly kills seedlings.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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These coverings should be removed once seedlings sprout to prevent fungal diseases like damping off.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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His first job, at age 11, was washing milk trucks on Sundays for his father at $3 a pop.—
Phil Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The new regulations also require things like hand-washing stations, proper refrigeration and prohibit using generators or propane tanks.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is reached by a sliding door and is compact, with space for a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and a flushing toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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After rinsing it well, place the lid on a burner and heat it for a few minutes on medium-low heat until all moisture is gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Degrease cabinet tops by dusting first, then using dish soap or vinegar to cut grease before rinsing and drying well.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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That's just because the sugar, again, is dampening that effect.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Bedewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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