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Recent Examples of wetness
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.
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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.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
Spores require prolonged leaf wetness and are easily spread by air movement.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Data shows that a scenario of persistent wetness, changes in winter and seasonal runoff is part of the future for Michigan and the other states and Canadian provinces along the Great Lakes Basin, as well as New England.
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The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Finish with a dry microfiber cloth to buff away any streaks and wetness.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Insufficient sun exposure may also bring on disease since leaves wet for more than a few hours, even if the wetness comes from morning dew, are likely to develop powdery mildew.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Intense dryness followed by intense wetness means massive amounts of water moving through the soil, bringing farm chemicals like nitrogen with it, Glisan said.
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ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
These are typically cheaper than natural deodorants for sensitive skin – and are much more effective at absorbing wetness.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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
Data shows that a scenario of persistent wetness, changes in winter and seasonal runoff is part of the future for Michigan and the other states and Canadian provinces along the Great Lakes Basin, as well as New England.
—
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Finish with a dry microfiber cloth to buff away any streaks and wetness.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Insufficient sun exposure may also bring on disease since leaves wet for more than a few hours, even if the wetness comes from morning dew, are likely to develop powdery mildew.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Intense dryness followed by intense wetness means massive amounts of water moving through the soil, bringing farm chemicals like nitrogen with it, Glisan said.
—
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
These are typically cheaper than natural deodorants for sensitive skin – and are much more effective at absorbing wetness.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetness
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This prevents them from releasing steam, which can cause sogginess.
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Tomato sauce goes on top of the cheese to avoid sogginess and prevent burning during long bake times.
Noun
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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Adding a fan, dehumidifier, a chemical desiccant like DampRid, or a moisture-absorbing plant to your laundry room can improve humidity levels and increase air circulation.
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“Wetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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