as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
Avoid wetting leaves and vines.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.
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Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Other best practices like wetting surfaces and covering piles and trucks carrying loose material will also be in place.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth.
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.
—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
Avoid wetting leaves and vines.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.
—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Other best practices like wetting surfaces and covering piles and trucks carrying loose material will also be in place.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth.
—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetting
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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At the same time, severe thunderstorms continue across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with flooding concerns stretching from the Rockies into the Mid-Atlantic.
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According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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The ensuite bathroom has his and hers dressing areas, a steam shower, soaking tub and a heated floor.
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This may mean watering a couple times a week during very hot periods for the first few weeks of establishment.
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The typical rule of thumb for watering most houseplants will also apply to your avocado tree.
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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