as in drowning
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting
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 foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.
—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
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetting
Verb
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Big surf from a previous swell contributed to a drowning Saturday off Dana Point and, on Wednesday afternoon, the search continued for a young girl swept off the sand Tuesday evening in Laguna Beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Political experts contend that messages that seem contradictory to a candidate’s background, as well as drowning voters with incessant ads, can be jarring and off-putting to the electorate.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Before washing a pair of mittens or gloves, check the care tag for care instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Always check pockets before washing to prevent accidental stains or a wet cell phone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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The historic victory sparked scenes of jubilation, with fans flooding the streets, celebrities joining in the festivities and city leaders planning a ticker-tape parade.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While that does work, researchers found rinsing or soaking in water had the lowest median percent reduction of about 30%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Swimsuit companies recommend rinsing after each use, then hand-washing with mild detergent every three to five uses.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Make sure to properly prepare quinoa by rinsing or soaking it before cooking, which lessens antinutrients.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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Disinfect pruners and loppers by soaking them in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water for 30 minutes, or spray the blades with rubbing alcohol.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The 36-year-old captain’s eyes were watering.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In the absence of gravity, even watering plants becomes an engineering challenge.—
Derek Norman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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