wetness

Definition of wetnessnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wetness The above average precipitation trend has already begun, as evidenced by this past summer's extreme wetness. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Both brands have features like wetness indicators, tabs, stretchy material and are paraben-free. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Flies love moisture and any wetness that gets trapped between the bag and the can will be attractive to them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 With that frequency, combined with the general unpredictability of the coastal weather patterns, locals are accustomed to living with the wetness. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 The issues were printed on recycled paper, and because the house in Stromness flanked the port’s harbor, the constant wetness had slightly curled their pages. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 And for little ones with whose cheeks might be chafed due to diaper rash, the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste helps seal out wetness and irritants to protect skin. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Watering at the soil level will help avoid excessive leaf wetness, which Lijee says can create a greater risk of disease. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 June 2026 Spores require prolonged leaf wetness and are easily spread by air movement. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetness
Noun
  • Packaging warm bread can lead to moisture developing inside the packaging, causing sogginess or mold growth.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Any leftover moisture will increase sogginess after thawing, so be sure to dry them thoroughly.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The stakes are especially high in the Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nuyarn says the resulting structure gives the wool more loft while improving moisture management and durability.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Wetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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