as in to moisten
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Recent Examples of humidify
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to humidifying with a variable mist knob, this option is all about its fun shape that features a unique glass design that features a fireworks 3D effect.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Evaporative coolers also humidify the air, which can be good in dry climates but not in humid ones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024
Cool Mist Ultrasonic Whole House Humidifier, has a 4.2-gallon capacity and can humidify rooms up to 1,000 square feet.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to humidifying with a variable mist knob, this option is all about its fun shape that features a unique glass design that features a fireworks 3D effect.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Evaporative coolers also humidify the air, which can be good in dry climates but not in humid ones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024
Cool Mist Ultrasonic Whole House Humidifier, has a 4.2-gallon capacity and can humidify rooms up to 1,000 square feet.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
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Add just enough buttermilk to moisten the flour mixture.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rinse your mouth with a mixture of one-half teaspoon (3 grams) of salt in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water to reduce pain and moisten your mouth.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant $32 AMAZON Moroccanoil’s heat protectant is packed with argan oil and vitamin B5 to hydrate hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The best hair masks This mask is designed to hydrate and soften hair and contains a range of moisturizing ingredients, including avocado oil and coconut oil.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Once the pasta is cooked, drain out almost all the water, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the base to use to ‘moisturize’ the dish.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
12 Feb. 2025
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Some nasal sprays contain decongestants that shrink swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, while others use saline to clear mucus and moisturize the nasal lining.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Steam misted off a bubbling yellow lava; a buttery aroma filled my nostrils.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sweltering crowds along Nashville's downtown streets had misting tents, hydration stations and Red Frogs volunteers with free water available.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
5 July 2024
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This keeps the plant roots wet longer and can lead to the formation of fungal diseases and root rot.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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That means a peace lily does best when its soil is consistently damp soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Other Christmas Cactus Care Tips Other than keeping the soil consistently damp and watering on schedule, here are a few other tips to keep in mind when caring for a Christmas cactus to ensure healthy, proper, flourishing growth!—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Water Often Onion seeds and indoor seedlings should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Critically Endangered freshwater fish is found in the Yangtze River, as well as marine waters off the coast of China, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Reed raised his arms aloft in celebration as the crowd went wild, with a large number of them throwing their beverage cups onto the course, showering Reed and the rest of his competitors in beer.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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The problem was that the fires were so big and so fast-moving that the water-supply system was quickly overwhelmed (imagine trying to take a shower at the same time 10,000 neighbors also decide to shower — the pipes simply aren’t designed for that kind of flow).—
Jeff Goodell,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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