as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Before eating the mochi, drink tea or soup to moisten your throat.—
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Water the soil until evenly moistened, then cover pots with plastic to retain moisture until the seeds germinate.—
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The mother plant can go back into its original container with fresh, damp soil.—
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The showers created an unusual backdrop for some residents, adding overcast skies and damp roads to the festive season.—
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
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For suede boots, wet the entire surface with the vinegar and water solution to help keep the color even.—
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There was also a punt-blocking Isaiah Simmons, an intercepting Mike Jackson, and a swell of 73,000-plus standing souls, washing the stadium in noise and blue and joy.—
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In Iranian Muslim culture, dead bodies are typically washed and then covered in white cotton fabric before burial.—
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There is no need to rinse, but make sure surfaces stay wet for at least two minutes before air drying.—
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Wipe away the cleaning solution with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water.—
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
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Instead, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth first and wipe away dust and dirt.—
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That's just because the sugar, again, is dampening that effect.—
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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