as in wetting
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.—
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Shea butter helps soften and replenish skin that’s prone to flaking, while glycerin supports ongoing moisture so skin doesn’t feel tight after rinsing.—
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Scrub with a toilet brush, then wait six minutes before flushing again.—
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Liberation movements were like chemotherapy, flushing our systems to reboot their chemistry at the cellular level.—
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These include motorsport-grade wiring looms, reinforced GNSS and 5G antennas, new alternators, and vibration-damping systems to protect sensitive electronics.—
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Suspension duties come courtesy of a Marzocchi setup that takes care of compression and rebound damping separately at both front and rear.—
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
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Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.—
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Mandatory overtime and stagnating wages were other factors dampening morale, which has gotten even worse now that controllers are not being paid at all.—
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Moreover, persistent uncertainty is also dampening economic activity.—
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“Moistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistening. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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