as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

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Recent Examples of humidity As for the treatments, Toska says Miami’s menu mirrors Charlotte’s, but focuses more on addressing the effects of sun damage and humidity. Katie Chang, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Climate and environment Lighter winds, cooler temperatures and rising humidity are aiding the crews fighting wildfires in the Golden State As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle are shocking the Central Valley dairy industry. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 The key is to choose small varieties of plants and keep the temperature and humidity at ideal levels. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024 The humidity is condensed out of the air and turned into water, which is then purified. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for humidity 

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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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