as in wetting
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026 -
Avoid wetting leaves and vines.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Unlike a conventional air suspension setup designed mainly for comfort, DiSus-P actively controls the height and damping of each wheel independently.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley, damping off is the main reason seedlings might stop growing before drooping and dying.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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As a teenager, Bajaria helped her immigrant family’s business, washing cars before winning a string of beauty pageants, including Miss India Worldwide in 1991.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Algarve's bathroom is situated on the other side of the living/sleeping area to the kitchen and includes a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, and a shower.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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In this case, rinsing with cold water first is more effective.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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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
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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
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An inner cover allows moisture to condense without dampening the hive, and an outer cover protects the colony from inclement weather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates continued to climb higher last week, dampening demand for loans from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Bedewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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