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
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Whole buttermilk: Thins and moistens the dough a bit for optimum scooping.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Whole buttermilk: Thins and moistens the dough a bit for optimum scooping.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Styling Tip Apply a little hair oil to damp hair to nourish, smooth, and add shine to your hair before styling with your dryer.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even as rain poured down on Manhattan last night, the festive atmosphere at the Metropolitan Museum of Art could not be dampened.Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yet that hasn’t dampened the confidence in the China entertainment market of IMAX China CEO Daniel Manwaring.Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine is a stimulant and has a diuretic effect, so your morning cup of coffee may mean your vitamin C doesn't absorb as well before being flushed out.Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every day, 4 million inhabitants of L.A. and 29 other cities — including El Segundo — flush a quarter-billion gallons of wastewater into Hyperion’s treatment tanks.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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