as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Any minute now, according to predictions, computer models, wetting a finger held aloft and good old-fashioned hucksterism, Minnesota is in a part of the country that might be about to experience some of the coldest weather on Earth.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Any minute now, according to predictions, computer models, wetting a finger held aloft and good old-fashioned hucksterism, Minnesota is in a part of the country that might be about to experience some of the coldest weather on Earth.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetting
Verb
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The costs cascade, drowning students in their wake.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, the cream gravy was stored at an unsafe temperature and several employees were wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hoover started washing dishes and worked his way up through every position, eventually rising to management during his 10 years at the restaurant.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the Dive-XL uses a modular, free-flooding design, with sensitive components sealed inside internal canisters.—
David Szondy
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are just under 10,000 people in the larger area impacted by flooding in the North Shore.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The empty cans, made from recyclable plastic, can also be recycled after rinsing.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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If using it as a mask, leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The house retains classic charm with its hardwood floors and original trim, and the bathroom has a soaking tub.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another group of young men and a woman hold a long hose, with the boss holding the nozzle, watering the dirt areas.—
Michel A. Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some of the children joined in, then went back to watering their horses.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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