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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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.
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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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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
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The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
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Make Watering Part of Your Routine One way to integrate watering the garden into your mornings is to set up a daily routine.
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During the heat of summer, Thorstenson recommends watering your containers daily.
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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