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
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Here and Now Agency/paul vu Music schools can be brutal places, suffused with envy and moistened by tears.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
13 Mar. 2025
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Southern California News Group contributor Cathy Thomas has a recipe for Colcannon, a rustic dish of mashed potatoes moistened with milk and butter and mixed with cabbage and onions.—
Emily St. Martin,
Orange County Register,
11 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a blend of oils hydrate your scalp and hair, leaving your lengths silky smooth to the touch.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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It's enriched with black castor oil to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth and coconut oil to hydrate dry and brittle strands.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2025
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Keeping the skin moisturized can be helpful to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth and also to minimize the itching that may aggravate psoriasis.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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While some formulas are designed to moisturize, others are designed to strip away excess oil and other buildup from the hair and scalp.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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This method might also mist the environment with toxins as a result.—
Meg Bernhard,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Another whale appeared, misting the air with its breath.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Limiting time outside on humid or rainy days Removing damp debris and leaves Showering after being outside Using saline sprays or rinses after outdoor exposure Wearing a mask, gloves, eye protection, or a hair covering outside 3.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Our readers had my mouth watering with their ideas!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Or consider tossing your rice in a sweet spice blend, such as cinnamon-sugar or chai, and shower it over a Honey Fruit Salad or Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Suggestion: Just shower more than once a month and save some money, dude.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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