as in wetting
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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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 -
To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The damping is also harsher than the bZ’s, but make no mistake, the ride’s still soft and generally comfortable, and this thing unapologetically rolls in the bends.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scoot sports periscope-type front suspension, paired with adjustable straight-barrel damping to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The method was also easier than washing and drying grapes before storage, and a brief rinse before eating removed any trace of vinegar flavor.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Chism recommends flushing the system yearly to protect the longevity of your unit.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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How To Clean Toilet Bowl Rings With Vinegar For toilet bowl rings, lower the water level in your toilet by turning off the water supply valve behind the toilet and flushing it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Pine-Sol advises wiping your vessel inside and out with a little of the product on a cloth or paper towel and rinsing with water to get them back in shape.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 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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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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However many locals have failed to catch Olympic fever with high ticket prices and fears about traffic, security measures and crowded Metro trains dampening enthusiasm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bedewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedewing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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