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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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 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
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 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
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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