as in to wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Recent Examples of moisten
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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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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The greed machine has already taken over the health care and banking industries and that success has wetted their appetites to rip off even more Americans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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Type: Oil How to Apply: Apply 1-2 drops to to either damp hair before styling, or on dry hair as a finisher.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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The ability to easily increase suspension height, fit larger tires, adjust spring rates, and improve damping capabilities will let buyers modify their Scout to their heart’s content.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
24 Oct. 2024
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s threats to eliminate EV incentives may dampen sales, but the president’s plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada could prove to be even more disastrous.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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And then a significant knee injury and major concussion dampened his career.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Instead of the mirror moving insides its housing, the entire housing moves, so the mirror can sit flushing against it.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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