as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour
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Adjective
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By foraging, burrowing into crevices and tapping into air pockets and moist pools in the soil, hyphae can access nutrients that the shrub cannot.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Select a spot with moist but well-draining soil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fill it with damp potting mix and insert the cuttings in the soil about 1/2 inch deep.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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