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Recent Examples of rewet
Thatch does not rewet easily once dry, and once wet stays wet, providing excellent conditions for disease.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2023
Sure the concept of dry shampoo isn't new, but waterless or low-water options can provide the same level of deep clean as a liquid formula — without having to rewet your entire head.
—Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 Aug. 2021
When the researchers rewet the paper, the battery produced 0.5 volt for more than an hour.
—Anna Blaustein, Scientific American, 29 July 2022
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2023
Sure the concept of dry shampoo isn't new, but waterless or low-water options can provide the same level of deep clean as a liquid formula — without having to rewet your entire head.
—Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 Aug. 2021
When the researchers rewet the paper, the battery produced 0.5 volt for more than an hour.
—Anna Blaustein, Scientific American, 29 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewet
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Once rehydrated and cooked, the fish has a firm, chewy texture and a deep, concentrated flavor that some find challenging.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Purchase a humidifier Cold weather will always make the air dryer, but having a humidifier is great for the winter to restore and rehydrate the air in your house.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Because the hospital lacked saline to irrigate wounds, doctors mixed tap water with chlorine meant for swimming pools.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Just 110 square meters of mesh could supply enough water to irrigate a city’s green spaces for a year.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Research the local market to see if there’s room for growth or if the market is already saturated.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But later that year, Republicans saturated campaigns with ads about gender, including attacks on Biden administration policies.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
Verb
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After the session, a friend came to pick Priest up and was surprised to find his face flushed.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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This is small and simple, and consists of a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Tatum dunked the ball, and the Celtics jumped to a 90-89 lead with 18.5 seconds left.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Nesmith soared over Mitchell, who had his back turned, and dunked before the two became tangled.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
Verb
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With sufficient photons, the cavity can act as an oscillator, with photons sloshing back and forth and creating interference patterns.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected.—
Loren Thompson,
Forbes,
26 Apr. 2022
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The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack.—
Bruce Jenkins,
SFChronicle.com,
27 Sep. 2019
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“Rewet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewet. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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