as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 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
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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 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
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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Whales can drag heavy gear for months, unable to dive or feed properly, leading to starvation, infection and drowning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Being able to shut out the noise kept it from drowning out her voice.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Verb
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During an outbreak over a decade ago that killed over 11,000, many were infected while washing bodies during community funerals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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People typically get sick by touching poultry or their environment and then touching their mouth or food without washing their hands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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That was when the market capitalization of tech companies began to grow again, and more wealthy people began flooding Silicon Valley.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Texas and Louisiana face the greatest risk of flooding Saturday and Sunday.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Not to mention that, in the cabin, the only person doing the dishes and rinsing out everyone’s beer cans for the recycling was the ostensibly famous lead singer—the only woman, natch.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Suites range from Fiore Suites with soaking tubs, marina views, and over 500 square feet of space, to Opus Suites, with even more room and upgraded finishes, all the way up to Vista Suites in the MGM Tower with wraparound marina and skyline views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Other alternatives aim to solve problems that occur when impervious pavement prevents rainwater from soaking into the ground.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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To make getting rid of weeds easier, plan your weeding session right after watering the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The Colorado River system is integral for supplying water, power and watering the agricultural feeds that sustain the rest of the country, Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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