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bedew

verb

bi-ˈdü How to pronounce bedew (audio)
Definition of bedewnext
as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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  1. moisten
  2. damp
  3. wet
  4. wash
  5. rinse
  6. flush
  7. dampen
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  • Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Continuous monitoring of the battery voltage takes care of common issues like power outages, high or low voltage, voltage drops, surges, damping shocks and high-voltage pulses.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Among other effects, higher inflation could mean the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates fewer times next year, damping consumer and business borrowing and economic activity, Weidner said.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of damp
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  • Robot Vacuum Deals The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans various surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans a variety of surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of wet
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  • Courtesy of brand Sol de Janeiro Scent Your Shower Trio $27 $20 Sol de Janeiro Perfect for the one who’s always on the go, this trio set contains three of Sol de Janeiro’s best-smelling body washes: Brazilian Play, Beija Flor Elasti, and Bom Dia Bright.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • If touched by a bat, wash the area with soap and water.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of wash
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  • When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of rinse
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  • If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Verb
  • The lead-up to October’s budget announcement saw lower confidence levels, dampening retail sales for the month which fell by 0.7% according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
    Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Yet, these delays did little to dampen the enthusiasm of its supporters.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of dampen
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