BEDEWING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bedewing

verb

present participle of bedew

as in wetting

to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four.

— Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Definition of wetting

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Sport mode sits closer to the 21C’s natural operating balance, engaging both the combustion engine and electric systems for full output while firming up the damping and sharpening responses.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Excess moisture can cause diseases like damping off, a fungus that harms young seedlings.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Definition of damping

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Usually, this means consuming the affected food or drink directly, or touching something contaminated and then touching your mouth without washing your hands.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Trim green onions by taking off the root end and removing the outer layer before washing them.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of washing

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Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Over on the opposite side of the home to the bedroom, the bathroom contains a shower/bathtub, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as a washer/dryer.

— Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of flushing

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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of moistening

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Its LaserSlim build integrates real-time AI Motion Enhancer Pro sports-tracking filters, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and custom room acoustic sound-dampening blocks.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Easy to slip on and off, these sandals are perfect to keep by your front door to throw on at a moment’s notice without dampening your outfit.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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