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as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
I left the car windows open while it rained, and the seats got all wet
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
designated a driver so the others could get wet and make it home safely at the end of the night
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as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
things get more than a little wet during the opera's big death scene
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as in weak
British
lacking strength of will or character
employees of the company despised their boss as a wet and ineffectual bloke
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as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
winced as he walked out into the wet without any protection
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as in to drown
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wet
Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The red leash that his hundred-and-ten-pound Bouvier had worn was of course too large for a rescue of thirty-three pounds soaking wet.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Most important, the recycled polyester Lifa Infinity shell material never wet out, even during sloppy transitions from snow to sleet to rain.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Using the back of a wet spoon, spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Golden Steer Steakhouse The Golden Steer Steakhouse has been dishing out quality chops (wet-aged for 35 days) and seafood staples since 1958.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The red leash that his hundred-and-ten-pound Bouvier had worn was of course too large for a rescue of thirty-three pounds soaking wet.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Most important, the recycled polyester Lifa Infinity shell material never wet out, even during sloppy transitions from snow to sleet to rain.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wet
Adjective
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Blooms carry quiet meaning—some joyful, some cautious, some dripping with love, some signaling emotional withdrawal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera lingers on dripping egg yolks and squishy, bubbling dough; the protagonist, Cathy Earnshaw (played by Margot Robbie), must wade through pig’s blood on her way to the moors near her home, leaving a trim of viscera on her gorgeously anachronistic dress.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Another round of rainy weather is coming to Southern California this week.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lyman recalled a massive weekend in Long Beach with 80,000 attendees that resulted in only one arrest—a drunk fan who took Ice-T’s lyrics too literally and started shouting at the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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California remains a dairy powerhouse, with one in every five glass of milk drunk in this country coming from California dairy business.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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And inflation, while still sticky, has remained stable in recent months.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bangladesh’s woes have not improved much since Hasina’s ouster, with high inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real incomes for ordinary households.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pinterest posted disappointing fourth-quarter results and gave weak guidance for first-quarter sales.—
Liz Napolitano,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Light Layers The fickle nature of spring means that a beautiful sunny day can turn cold, windy, and spitting with rain at the drop of a hat.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a marble bath with a dual vanity, an oversized shower with a rain head, and a freestanding soaking tub.—
Saleema Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plus, all the discourse surrounding the performance could easily drown out the subtlety of Ford’s inclusion.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Louie’s drinking was a way to drown his grief.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hues like blush and dusty rose pair well with sandy neutrals, soft grays, and even more saturated colors like teal and fuchsia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Compared to hard cheeses, cottage cheese has less saturated fat and 5 times more potassium.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Wet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wet. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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