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
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
Verb
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The greed machine has already taken over the health care and banking industries and that success has wetted their appetites to rip off even more Americans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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This model can also mop the floors, lifting them when encountering carpets so as not to wet them.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
8 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Apply to damp or dry hair to detangle and style—scrunch for curls or smooth with a brush for sleek looks.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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The troubles damped Nongfu Spring’s first-half water sales and curbed earnings growth.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The stands are a hybrid of CLT and concrete to dampen the tremors from tens of thousands of fans stomping in sync.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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Looking back on it now, Gervais’s attempt to dampen awards-show speechifying also served as an early indication of how Hollywood might respond to another Trump term—something that was reaffirmed by last night’s Golden Globes.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Company officials had said there was no indication that the water was actually contaminated, but urged customers to flush the plumbing in their homes.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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