rewetting

present participle of rewet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewetting
Verb
  • While that does work, researchers found rinsing or soaking in water had the lowest median percent reduction of about 30%.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • Swimsuit companies recommend rinsing after each use, then hand-washing with mild detergent every three to five uses.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.
    Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Use a toilet brush to scrub the entire bowl surface, then let the product stand for 5 minutes before flushing.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The dazzling laser design frames a dunking Michael Jordan.
    Brooks Peck, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Like his grandson Victor, Michel was a center and known for dunking, per Le Parisien.
    Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Change your watering practices if needed, and never mow right after a rain or irrigating the lawn.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Kunyu City, in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of northwest China, hosts huge sprinklers that are irrigating over 1,317 acres (533 hectares) of winter wheat fields on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • By saturating Kyiv with large numbers of ballistic missiles on Sunday, Russia may also be seeking to deplete Ukraine's limited stocks ahead of what could be an even more intense wave of attacks this summer.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • As for all this money allegedly sloshing around, one wonders if Hartley or Warsh wonder why so little can be found in west Baltimore (MD), El Monte (CA) and Pueblo (CO), but so much in Atherton, Lake Forest and New Canaan.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.
    Ben Coxworth May 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Families are dipping into savings to maintain their spending, and more people are falling behind on their credit card bills.
    Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • Plenty of changes still require dipping into the central touchscreen, too, though a more widescreen-style horizontal aspect ratio with the main status bar moved to the left (closer to the driver’s hand) also helps here.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
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“Rewetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewetting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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