as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
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Recent Examples of moisture
The leftover moisture from what once was Tropical Storm Barry helped fuel the devastating July 4 Texas floods.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
All of the Malin + Goetz scents contain odor-neutralizing enzymes that provide gentle, long-lasting moisture control and whole-body odor protection without disrupting the body's natural perspiration.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
To remove the excess moisture, simply sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
All of the Malin + Goetz scents contain odor-neutralizing enzymes that provide gentle, long-lasting moisture control and whole-body odor protection without disrupting the body's natural perspiration.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
To remove the excess moisture, simply sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Defining Gel coats the hair in flexible, humidity-resistant polymers to form structured spirals with zero frizz.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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For city-dwellers that battle hard water, dry, cold air, and random bouts of sidewalk grate humidity — this is the duo your brittle strands need.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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