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
Verb
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Add just enough buttermilk to moisten the flour mixture.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rinse your mouth with a mixture of one-half teaspoon (3 grams) of salt in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water to reduce pain and moisten your mouth.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Rich is a great way to describe the texture—packed with agents like vanilla planifolia fruit water and glycerin to hydrate, while light reflecting particles help illuminate the undereye.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by Scandinavian winters, the moisturizer taps electrolytes, ceramides and black currant and cloudberry oils to hydrate the skin and recover skin barrier strength.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There’s also allantoin, niacinamide and bisabolol to moisturize and soothe.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In other words, this is just the thing to mist away the winter blues.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Harris recommends immediately misting your face with a long-wearing setting spray after foundation and concealer application, then blending.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Your best bet is always to test the soil first with your finger before watering any houseplant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Use half to quarter strength liquid fertilizer for watering every other time. 10.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Either way, enjoy a side of potatoes cooked in red-tinged chorizo fat and shower each bite with a squeeze of fresh lime.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even Nickel Boys, which is easily one of the most radical movies of the past few decades, resembles a certain type of prestige pic that tends to get showered with gold during awards seasons, at least on paper.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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