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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Using the back of a large spoon, gently press down on bread mixture to moisten.
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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