Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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Add the eggs and oil, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients.
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Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
The line inches forward and questions ricochet around your brain as your palms start to moisten: Will the bagel guy be nice to me?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2023
Many experts recommend squirting on white vinegar, dusting the surface with baking soda and covering the area with a cloth moistened with hot water.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
For dressing that's on the drier side when served, add enough warm stock to the uncooked mixture to evenly moisten all of the ingredients, but not so much that there is standing liquid in the bottom of the mixing bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
But then a few light showers possible overnight as a light wind from the south helps to moisten the air a bit.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
If dry, add a splash of chicken broth to moisten before reheating.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
Winds will then gust to over 20 mph by the water and blow clouds toward the west side of San Francisco and the Presidio, moistening the air even further.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2023
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, lower each slice of bread into the broth just until fully moistened; using your hands, gently squeeze to remove excess liquid and add the bread to the blender.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
The line inches forward and questions ricochet around your brain as your palms start to moisten: Will the bagel guy be nice to me?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2023
Many experts recommend squirting on white vinegar, dusting the surface with baking soda and covering the area with a cloth moistened with hot water.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
For dressing that's on the drier side when served, add enough warm stock to the uncooked mixture to evenly moisten all of the ingredients, but not so much that there is standing liquid in the bottom of the mixing bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
But then a few light showers possible overnight as a light wind from the south helps to moisten the air a bit.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
If dry, add a splash of chicken broth to moisten before reheating.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
Winds will then gust to over 20 mph by the water and blow clouds toward the west side of San Francisco and the Presidio, moistening the air even further.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2023
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, lower each slice of bread into the broth just until fully moistened; using your hands, gently squeeze to remove excess liquid and add the bread to the blender.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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First Known Use
1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Phrases Containing moisten
Dictionary Entries Near moisten
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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