BEDEWING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bedewing

verb

present participle of bedew

as in wetting

to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Make sure water penetrates to the deep roots in addition to wetting surface roots.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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Armed with this insight, Cohen then needed to find a way to create just the right version of this flexible object to produce a proper damping function.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
This may predispose plants to problems like root rot and damping off disease.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of damping

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Securing a flagship robotic vacuum with pressurized stain pre-treatment, active self-washing roller mopping, and a bagless cyclonic dock for under $900 is an exceptional value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Other recent improvements to the building include cleaning windows that had not been washed in years, pressure-washing sidewalks, restriping the parking garage and repairing elevators.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of washing

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Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
In her view, the benefit of rinsing to cut sodium outweighs the small dip in vitamin content.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of moistening

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Washington — The world’s largest economy lost steam heading into summer as red-hot demand for AI infrastructure widened the trade deficit, dampening growth.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
This vinegar typically gets better with age, so there’s no need to worry about an expiration date dampening your culinary plans.

— Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

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