humidifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of humidify
as in moistens

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  1. moistens
  2. showers
  3. waters
  4. mists
  5. dampens
  6. wets
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  • Buttermilk makes this cake tender while adding vegetable oil moistens the cake.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Definition of moistens
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  • And when engines light, SpaceX has to fire off its water deluge system, which showers the launchpad with hundreds of thousands of gallons of water in mere moments to shield the vital infrastructure from the blaze of liftoff.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The tiny handle is easy to maneuver, making short work of quick cleanups and everything showers alike.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Definition of showers
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  • With El Niño ongoing, waters off San Diego this year are significantly warmer than normal for this time of year, with a buoy recently measuring 76 degrees and widespread measurements recorded elsewhere in the 70s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • Thousands of boaters, divers and snorkelers are expected to take to the South Florida waters for two days next week to catch their limit of spiny lobster.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of waters
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  • Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Definition of mists
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  • That pillowy feeling is thanks to their dreamstrike+ foam, which absorbs shock and dampens the impact of each step—especially important when walking on unforgiving surfaces, like cobblestones or concrete.
    — Shannon Bauer, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • As someone who enjoys gardening and beautifying my yard, one thing that always dampens my mood is the sight of weeds.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of dampens
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  • Unfortunately, that only wets the top quarter inch of soil—a feel-good move for gardeners but not for roots.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Another Pearl Girl wets herself when the Eyes come for Thalia.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Definition of wets
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