as in drowning
to make wet you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wetting Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside. —
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Other best practices like wetting surfaces and covering piles and trucks carrying loose material will also be in place. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it. —Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth. —Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026 Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand. —Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Other best practices like wetting surfaces and covering piles and trucks carrying loose material will also be in place. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it. —Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth. —Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026 Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand. —Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
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An autopsy performed on Monday by the Lake County Coroner's Office indicated that the man's death was consistent with drowning.— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, João died unexpectedly after hitting his head and drowning in the family’s new swimming pool when Ronaldinho was eight, per the Bleacher Report.— Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Still washing dishes in the bathtub.— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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An employee was washing their hands with gloves on.— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.— Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
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Widespread damaging wind gusts and flooding rainfall are still to come as storms hit areas already battered by a multi-day onslaught of twisters, massive hail and historic flooding.— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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An employee reportedly did not properly wash a ladle after using, only rinsing it with water and drying it with a paper towel.— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.— Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaking the mattress — over-wetting is one of the most common mistakes people make.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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The discipline to keep watering something that hasn’t surfaced yet.— Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
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It can be kept alive in a dormant state in drought situations simply by watering it every two to three weeks.— Special to The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/wetting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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