as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedew
Verb
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People can then take some steps to protect themselves, such as covering the mouth and nose with a scarf, using saline solutions to moisten the airways, and getting vaccinated when possible.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Wet the soil to moisten it up before spreading it evenly onto a clean baking sheet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cool compresses: Applying a clean, cool, and damp washcloth to the rash for five to 10 minutes can bring relief.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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To prevent damping off, avoid overwatering and never let the trays or containers stand in water for any length of time.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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The brand recommends washing the mat in cold water on the gentle cycle, and tumble drying it on a low speed or laying it flat to air dry.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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If your machines are not designed to wash, rinse, and spin-dry such bulky items, a large duvet could ruin the spin mechanism.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Clean your case For plastic or silicone: Wash with warm soapy water, rinse and air dry.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The history of China imposing bans on Bitcoin has led China to have a unique place in the Bitcoin ecosystem, as a sort of foil or a meme that can be used to dampen prices with new news.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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