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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
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Guam has a dry season from January to May and a wet season from July to November.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 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
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The weather will transition from sunny to wet from March 20 to March 31, that first week, with temperatures staying on the cooler side, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast said.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Luke Smith Antonelli stars after a rough day for the rookies
The rookies struggled throughout the weekend and Sunday’s conditions were far from ideal, rain leading to the Formula Two race hours before being canceled and leaving the track with wet spots.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Guam has a dry season from January to May and a wet season from July to November.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 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
Shivering in Cassidy’s arms, tears wetting her cheeks, naked, so vulnerable.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The weather will transition from sunny to wet from March 20 to March 31, that first week, with temperatures staying on the cooler side, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast said.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Carabao Cup final goalscorer Alexander Isak is hot on his heels, with the best record in windy and rainy conditions — no doubt helped by Newcastle United’s status as the league’s most northerly club.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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On windy, rainy, or high-pollen days, stay indoors, keep windows closed, and cover your nose and mouth with a scarf or mask.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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The bus stop is where a drunk man gave me his jacket in the rain.—
Empress Rasheem,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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His drunk mother-in-law, Nan (Jane Curtin), takes too long to share too much insignificant information.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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Best Times to Visit The best time to visit Nicaragua is between mid-November and April, when the country's delightful dry season brings clear skies, and temperatures are more springlike than sticky.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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His defense on Ashworth in the second half was superb, sticky and lacking in no detail.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Murena Pixel Tablet And Third-Party Apps The ecosystem for Android tablets is weaker than that of Android smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The health infrastructure that the U.S. would have to marshal against them is already weak.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the low accumulation numbers, experts predicted short periods of heavy rain, with winds reaching up to 15 mph.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, the Miami area, including Coral Gables, recorded 2 to 3 inches of rain throughout the day, the National Weather Service’s Miami office said.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2 Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The saturated bright colors of Corina’s clothing contrast with the muted, mostly gray colors of the publishing house’s offices.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Barton, 42, was accused of kicking his partner, Georgia, in the head during a drunken row in 2021.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The two brothers wake up in a daze as this week’s episode opens, not really remembering what happened during their drunken night on the boat with Chloe and Chelsea.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Wet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wet. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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