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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 wash
to make wet
you need to wet your hair thoroughly first
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Recent Examples of wet
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
But if not, wet mopping can harm your floors since there's no barrier to stop water from soaking the wood.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 July 2024
The Orioles wouldn’t smack another extra-base hit and get the fans in Section 86 wet until the seventh inning — after Rubenstein handed the reigns back to Mr. Splash on his bobblehead night — when Henderson doubled home Jorge Mateo.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
But if not, wet mopping can harm your floors since there's no barrier to stop water from soaking the wood.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
There’s no difference in cost between a wet and a dry haircut.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 July 2024
The Orioles wouldn’t smack another extra-base hit and get the fans in Section 86 wet until the seventh inning — after Rubenstein handed the reigns back to Mr. Splash on his bobblehead night — when Henderson doubled home Jorge Mateo.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
Verb
Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wet
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His Burberry trenchcoat proved its versatility in London’s rainy weather.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The outbreak was detected last year during the rainy season between July and October.—
SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In October 2023, Cook was charged with cruelty to children after allegedly picking up Jolly’s 4-year-old twins while drunk.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Christian Velasquez-Galeano, 28, was driving drunk around 4:45 a.m. Sunday in Garden City, Nassau County, police said in a press release.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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These insects end up being coated with a thick, sticky liquid that dries onto their bodies and serves to pollinate the flower.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By late this evening, the winds will be significantly weaker.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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For example, an experimental receiver aboard the Blue Ghost lander acquired and tracked navigation signals from GPS satellites for the first time in lunar orbit, where these signals are 361 times weaker than on Earth.—
Kristin Shaw,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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The heavy rain, combined with warmer temperatures, will allow for rivers to continue to rise.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Highly insulated and sturdy thanks to an anti-skid rubber sole, don’t worry about slipping while wearing these in the rain.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Turkey Breast Turkey breast is high in protein yet low in saturated fat.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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An equivalent size Impossible Burger has a little less than that (six grams of saturated fat), and a Beyond Burger has a lot less (just two grams).—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The new script brings to life images that are only discussed in Gogol’s original, such as a group of drunken rats.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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She was arrested on charges including drunken driving and hit-and-run, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Wet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wet. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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