as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration
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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.
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Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
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People experiencing heatstroke can have hot, red, dry or damp skin.
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Find shade, rest, and use cool, damp cloths to lower your body temperature.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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The new World Cup format could dampen the impact of the match slightly.
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The machines in Masterbuilt’s Gravity Series also use a fan to stoke or dampen a fire and offer great temperature control within a wide range—between 225℉ and 700℉.
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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedew. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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