as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour
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This allows the yolks to cook through, yet remain creamy and moist.
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While dry conditions drive up temperatures dramatically, moist air keeps them a bit lower but makes the heat feel worse to humans.
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.
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If the dispensers are not removable, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue, then apply white vinegar to the dispensers to remove mold and eliminate odors.
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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