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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Coat it liberally with the Sweet Tea Syrup to moisten the entire cake.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Stir the pot in the beginning only enough to moisten the sugar, taking care not to splash the sides of the pan.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
If this occurs, researchers say the care team should give special care so that the patient’s lips and mouth are frequently moistened in order to avoid cracking, chapping, and other discomfort.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
Abu Issa dips an applicator moistened with olive oil into the pot to gather the pigment, then smoothly drags it along her lash lines, darkening her eyes.
—Zahra Hankir, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
Stir just until moistened (the batter should be slightly lumpy).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
El Niño moves heat around in the ocean and then into the atmosphere, mostly as evaporation, which cools the ocean and moistens the atmosphere, Trenberth said.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Stir together eggs and buttermilk; add to dry mixture, stirring just until moistened.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
After setting them aside to cool, the nuts and other ingredients should be placed in a sauté pan and mixed with a fork until the sugar is moistened, the recipe states.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Stir the pot in the beginning only enough to moisten the sugar, taking care not to splash the sides of the pan.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
If this occurs, researchers say the care team should give special care so that the patient’s lips and mouth are frequently moistened in order to avoid cracking, chapping, and other discomfort.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
Abu Issa dips an applicator moistened with olive oil into the pot to gather the pigment, then smoothly drags it along her lash lines, darkening her eyes.
—Zahra Hankir, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
Stir just until moistened (the batter should be slightly lumpy).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
El Niño moves heat around in the ocean and then into the atmosphere, mostly as evaporation, which cools the ocean and moistens the atmosphere, Trenberth said.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Stir together eggs and buttermilk; add to dry mixture, stirring just until moistened.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
After setting them aside to cool, the nuts and other ingredients should be placed in a sauté pan and mixed with a fork until the sugar is moistened, the recipe states.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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