as in to wet
to make wet
it will be easier to clean up if you wet down the surfaces first the stylist began by wetting down my hair
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Once established, the plants shouldn’t need much water, but the crossing will have an irrigation system installed that can be activated to wet down the crossing in the event of a wildfire.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
The state agency has carried out precautionary measures, including wetting down potentially at-risk areas with water trucks, placing backup generators at key field division facilities and creating staffing plans to continue managing State Water Project operations remotely upon evacuation.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 3 July 2024
The Dublin Fire Brigade on Friday morning said firefighters were continuing to wet down smoldering vehicles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
To the south, plumes of smoke rose behind Kirkwood Mountain ski resort as officials used snow spreaders to wet down the area.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2021
Her mom got out a hose to wet down their house.
—Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2022
Park managers try to minimize fire danger by reducing fuel loads, using fire-resistant architectural treatments on some structures, and (when necessary) resorting to irrigation systems that suck water from nearby lakes or tanker trucks to wet down landscapes around buildings.
—Kurt Repanshek, National Geographic, 14 Oct. 2020
With most of the crowd gone, the water truck can move much faster to wet down any portion of the route that remains dry.
—al, 28 Feb. 2022
Mines also use water to wet down roads to suppress dust.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2021
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
The state agency has carried out precautionary measures, including wetting down potentially at-risk areas with water trucks, placing backup generators at key field division facilities and creating staffing plans to continue managing State Water Project operations remotely upon evacuation.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 3 July 2024
The Dublin Fire Brigade on Friday morning said firefighters were continuing to wet down smoldering vehicles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
To the south, plumes of smoke rose behind Kirkwood Mountain ski resort as officials used snow spreaders to wet down the area.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2021
Her mom got out a hose to wet down their house.
—Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2022
Park managers try to minimize fire danger by reducing fuel loads, using fire-resistant architectural treatments on some structures, and (when necessary) resorting to irrigation systems that suck water from nearby lakes or tanker trucks to wet down landscapes around buildings.
—Kurt Repanshek, National Geographic, 14 Oct. 2020
With most of the crowd gone, the water truck can move much faster to wet down any portion of the route that remains dry.
—al, 28 Feb. 2022
Mines also use water to wet down roads to suppress dust.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wet down
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To use a bluing bar, wet it and rub it directly on the stains prior to laundering.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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To use De-Solv-it on lipstick stains, wet the stain with water and spray it with De-Solv-it, agitate the fabric by rubbing it against itself, and then launder the garment as usual.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
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After the Japanese navy launched its attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, a tsunami of racist propaganda washed across the United States.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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In July, between posts about vacations, his nascent boxing career and his body wash brand, influencer Jake Paul posted an Instagram video showing him play-fighting with former President Donald Trump.Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Stepping out from behind the mirror, Harris linked with Rudolph while applause drowned out Harris’ lines.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noise-canceling headphones and earbuds can help drown out external noise, reducing the need for kids to crank the volume.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Late in August, Perseverance began a slow ascent to the top of the crater, which scientists believe was once flooded with water.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Videos posted by several rescue agencies on Wednesday show entire streets flooded, people stuck on rooftops and cars piled up and flipped over.CNN, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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