moistened; moistening
ˈmȯis-niŋ 
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make moist
add more water as needed to moisten the dough
: to become moist
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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After leaving your stem cuttings or leaves to dry out for a couple of days, moisten the soil and place one cutting into each cup with the bases (or callouses) facing down.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Backfill the area with soil to cover the roots, tamp it down to get rid of any air pockets, and water to moisten the soil thoroughly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Add the 2/3 cup milk; stir until just moistened.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
In a bowl toss vegetables with enough olive oil to moisten them.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Backfill the area with soil to cover the roots, tamp it down to get rid of any air pockets, and water to moisten the soil thoroughly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Add the 2/3 cup milk; stir until just moistened.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
In a bowl toss vegetables with enough olive oil to moisten them.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisten
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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