as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
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.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 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
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
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
Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetting
Verb
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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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An autopsy later determined that Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, as well as other contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease and effects from buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Removing fallen leaves and rinsing away dirt prevents excess nutrients from collecting in the water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Start by rinsing the vinyl siding with the garden hose and attached spray nozzle.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Chia gel, made by soaking chia seeds in water, is hydrating, low-calorie, and high in fiber, which helps with digestion and gut health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Keeping tomatoes on a regular watering schedule and watering them deeply is key to juicy tomatoes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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Avoid watering your plant from overhead to keep the disease at bay.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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