moisten

verb

ˈmȯi-sᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
Definition of moistennext
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 Blinking encourages tears that moisten your eyes. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 Before opening bottle, wash neck of bottle, then moisten it with a lime wedge; coat with chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Some soils resist water penetration; try a wetting agent to help moisten the soil. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026 Made with ingredients that plump and moisten dry, aging skin—including mango seed butter, shea butter, and vitamin E—the blush is shaped like a jumbo swiveling crayon. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
  1. wet
  2. damp
  3. rinse
  4. wash
  5. dampen
  6. flush
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  • Reduce irrigation to only once or twice a week to wet the soil to help control this problem.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Then add a second layer of sand, sweep it into place, and wet it down.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026
Definition of wet
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  • The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
  • Despite an active El Niño, experts say the Southwestern United States likely won’t feel its damping effect until next year.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of damp
Verb
  • Simply drain and rinse them before adding them to the pot for a comforting end to the day.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • Simply rinsing them under water isn't enough to reliably remove them.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • This is illustrated by this video with two identical glasses, washed identically, with the same wine in both, and poured at the same time.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Turn simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal with just one pan to wash.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of wash
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  • The current El Niño weather pattern could dampen chances of storm development, according to meteorologists from Colorado State University.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • This vinegar typically gets better with age, so there’s no need to worry about an expiration date dampening your culinary plans.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of dampen
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  • Volume surged near the bottom, where price had flushed out and begun to turn higher.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • This physically flushes out residual cortisol and lowers your nervous system's internal temperature.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of flush

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