as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
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
Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetting
Verb
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Per the logline, in Season 2 the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The book’s cover depicts a hazy sunset over a Hollywood sign that is drowning in floodwaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Verb
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An employee touched raw shrimp, then touched an apron cloth before washing their hands in the handwashing sink.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Balogun had found a lump on the underside of her jaw while washing her face four months previously, and now her career and identity were about to be upended.—
George Ramsay,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Decades later, a new generation is discovering her character and flooding social media with clips of her most cutting one-liners.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Another method is soaking a sponge in a bleach solution for a few minutes and then rinsing thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Running the fan a few extra minutes, spreading towels out properly, rinsing the sink and squeegeeing the shower are not glamorous tasks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The primary suite includes a dressing area and a marble bathroom with radiant heated floors and a soaking tub.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Make sure the pot is well-draining to prevent root rot, watering when the top inch of soil is dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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While spider plants are easy to care for, there are a few important tips and tricks for watering them.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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