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.
  • 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
  • The cold, dry air acts like a sponge and sucks up moisture and heat from the lakes.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • This will give the moisture time to trickle into the earth.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This seals in moisture, and adds a little fat to the cooking process.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • This area has more moisture, which leads to warmer nights and aids in having warmer days.
    Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The shoes’ upward-bent storm welts even help keep moisture out.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The sugar helps desserts retain moisture, while the cornstarch makes for a taller rise in the oven, Ms. Parks said.
    Priya Krishna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2023
  • An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Chill it for a good 8 to 12 hours in its juices, which will help the meat retain its moisture and give the flavors a chance to marry.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • This kit has all the essentials: a scrub, face wash, moisture treatment, and lip balm.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2023
  • Plus, the addition of an oil atop a cream ensures moisture is locked in.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The footage was in boxes and car trunks and some of it was really damaged from moisture.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2024
  • That moisture hit the cold front and everything was in place, Gensini said.
    Jeff Martin, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Leaving it on too late in the season can trap moisture that can cause decay.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Empty the water and use the spinner to remove excess moisture from the leaves.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
  • That’s because the longer and hotter the shower, the more oil and moisture is removed from the skin—and, the higher the chance of becoming a red, itchy mess.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The silkscreen complex creates a smooth, dewy finish that preps skin perfectly for makeup while locking in moisture for up to 72 hours.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
  • As cold air flows over the unfrozen and comparatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transmitted to the lower atmosphere.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

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