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
Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
—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
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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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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Type: Serum How to Apply: Start with applying 1-3 pumps to damp or dry hair, before heat styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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My indulgence is going home afterward, taking a shower to rinse off any excess hair clippings, and using our Seaweed Scalp Scrub.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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It’s formulated with a mix of plant oils including grape seed, lavender, and sunflower seed to rinse off waterproof makeup without feeling heavy or greasy on your face.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Even with dampening foam and lubricated switches, the sound of the keys lack the thocc from other setups.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Economists say disruptions related to the catastrophic Los Angeles fires and severe winter storms dampened job gains in January, but the labor market proved strong enough to withstand those disruptions.—
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8 Feb. 2025
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Drink more water: This allows your body to flush out excess salt and waste more easily. Follow your regular strength-training routine: Despite the appearance of swollen muscles, an improvement in strength will occur gradually.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Apparently, the best way to get an earworm out of your head is to listen to Rush, flush it all out.—
Laura Martin,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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