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Recent Examples of wetness
Castaneda said what looks like wetness on the roads can actually be slick, icy patches — especially on bridges, overpasses, intersections and ramps.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
And forecasters at Weather Underground keep thunderstorms in the forecast next Tuesday before the wetness moves on by next Wednesday.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Watering at the soil level will help avoid excessive leaf wetness, which can create a greater risk of disease, Lijee says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The night was windless and warm, so the wetness didn’t matter too much.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Finish with a dry microfiber cloth to buff away any streaks and wetness.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Locals refer to East River and West River, and the wetness and moisture of the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin—its thick canopy of trees, its suppleness—cedes to an aridity and expansiveness that bears its own harsh beauty.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Each winter storm is unique with the wet versus dry nature of the snow produced and the wetness factor can change even as the storm evolves.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
And forecasters at Weather Underground keep thunderstorms in the forecast next Tuesday before the wetness moves on by next Wednesday.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Watering at the soil level will help avoid excessive leaf wetness, which can create a greater risk of disease, Lijee says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The night was windless and warm, so the wetness didn’t matter too much.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Finish with a dry microfiber cloth to buff away any streaks and wetness.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Locals refer to East River and West River, and the wetness and moisture of the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin—its thick canopy of trees, its suppleness—cedes to an aridity and expansiveness that bears its own harsh beauty.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Each winter storm is unique with the wet versus dry nature of the snow produced and the wetness factor can change even as the storm evolves.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetness
Noun
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As with similar puffy-style pizzas as grandma and Detroit (see below), tomato sauce is typically applied on top of the cheese to avoid sogginess in the crust and to prevent burning the cheese on long bake times.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cooking from frozen preserves structure, prevents sogginess, and ensures consistent results.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most days will be partly sunny but still have a 20% to 30% chance of showers as moisture off the Atlantic moves inland.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Wetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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