as in to moisten
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Recent Examples of humidify
Evaporative coolers also humidify the air, which can be good in dry climates but not in humid ones.
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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
Not only that, but the Dyson runs the water used through a UV light to remove bacteria before humidifying the room.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
These Stones Will Prove You Wrong Bluestone humidifying stones offer moisture without needing power, plugs, or filters.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
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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
Not only that, but the Dyson runs the water used through a UV light to remove bacteria before humidifying the room.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
These Stones Will Prove You Wrong Bluestone humidifying stones offer moisture without needing power, plugs, or filters.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
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Tokyo Fire officials advised people to cut mochi into small and easy-to-eat pieces, chew it slowly before swallowing and moisten their throats with tea or soup before consuming to aid digestion, Nippon TV and Japan Today said.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Add butter, and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened, about 5 pulses.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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It’s also made up of 40% water, which helps to keep the skin hydrated.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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While there’s limited research on the effects of castor oil for psoriasis, the oil may help hydrate the skin, strengthen the skin barrier to help prevent infection, relieve symptoms, and promote healing.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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On the other end of this pen is a moisturizing lip treatment that plumps skin with vitamin E while blue mica pigments neutralize the look of yellow tones on your teeth, creating an instant whitening effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also shea butter to moisturize, soothe and nourish the under-eye area.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Post-Seeding Care If rain or snow is not expected after sowing, lightly mist the area (about 0.10 inches of water) to settle the seed into the soil.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: This first phase repaired and preserved the original architecture while adding features, including a digital misting system and lighting for evening displays.Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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Apply to damp or dry hair to detangle and style—scrunch for curls or smooth with a brush for sleek looks.Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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The troubles damped Nongfu Spring’s first-half water sales and curbed earnings growth.Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Before, nutrients in the water created an algal slick that kept water from seeping into the ground and watering the trees.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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To avoid this issue, water your houseplants using the top-down watering method or alternate bottom watering with overhead watering.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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Damo Nidal’s Everything Is Fine trails a comedian who wants to shower before his stand-up set.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Wear sunscreen and shower early Wear sunscreen, no matter the weather.Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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