Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
Recent Examples on the Web
Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
The next morning, hungover from her bender and stirring awake in an unfamiliar place, Julia juts out her tongue to moisten her dry mouth.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Start by adding 1/4 cup ice water and tossing the flour mixture gently (rather than stirring) to moisten and incorporate the water without overworking the flour.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Pride and joy fill their faces, and tears moisten ours.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
The next morning, hungover from her bender and stirring awake in an unfamiliar place, Julia juts out her tongue to moisten her dry mouth.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Start by adding 1/4 cup ice water and tossing the flour mixture gently (rather than stirring) to moisten and incorporate the water without overworking the flour.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Pride and joy fill their faces, and tears moisten ours.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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