How to Use moisture in a Sentence

moisture

noun
  • The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
  • Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
  • These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
  • This area has more moisture, which leads to warmer nights and aids in having warmer days.
    Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • If the first few inches of soil feels damp, wait another day or two before adding more moisture.
    Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Managing soil moisture is among the primary methods to control and avoid problems with fungus gnats.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
  • Use diatomaceous earth: This powdery substance causes insects to lose moisture.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The scenario could happen more frequently as the world continues to warm because the atmosphere will hold onto more moisture.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Impact of climate change: As the world warms, the atmosphere can hold more moisture – which will lead to rainier atmospheric river events.
    Elise Hammond, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023
  • This will help stream more moisture into Northern California.
    Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Winter storm to bring snow, high rainfall in Flagstaff The northern areas of the state will see high rainfall, snow showers and more moisture this week.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2023
  • This pair weighs just over a pound, putting them in line with sneakers, and features a waterproof suede upper and moisture-wicking interior fabric.
    Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Staving off the process is as simple as making sure the sugar is stored airtight and providing an additional source of moisture as insurance.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The shampoo amps glossiness while dishing out heat protection, and the conditioner strengthens weakened strands and seals in moisture.
    Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024
  • The walls and ceiling had a flowing quality, with patches of dark green and slicks of moisture; stalactites and projections emerged in a profusion of odd shapes.
    Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
  • While your eyelids can always benefit from a bit of prep (eye cream or serum will do), this shadow pulls some weight on its own—it's infused with rice extract to help better retain moisture.
    Jamie Ballard, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
  • California already has been drenched by a fire hose of moisture from the Pacific Ocean that has led to flooding, landslides and toppled trees.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, ajc, 16 Mar. 2023
  • With a formulation that includes ceramides (an ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier) and squalane (which locks in the moisture), the lipstick glides on like a dream.
    Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
  • In addition, the hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom plump maximize hydration by pulling moisture into the skin while repairing the skin barrier.
    Shani Hillian, ELLE, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And so, the heat just sucks all the moisture out of the soil.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • Keep the pineapple juice from the can to help add to the moisture.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Too much and the moisture curbs the spread of large fires through the summer.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • And a lot of that moisture fell as rain in a short amount of time.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Once browned, the weight of butter changes due to the loss of some of the moisture content.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Through Tonight: Low level moisture keeps it on the warm side through the night.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • Fans will help ensure the moisture stays in the bathroom and does not make the floor slippery.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Rain started to fall and the air took on the vibrant scent of moisture hitting earth.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The shoes’ upward-bent storm welts even help keep moisture out.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Wrap the pillow in a towel and squeeze it to remove any moisture.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
  • Apply the product to slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture.
    Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024

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