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Recent Examples of humidify
The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
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Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until mixture is evenly moistened and begins to clump together.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Simply moisten the skin on the face and massaging the formula in circular motions.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is thanks to its blended formula, with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and paracress to hydrate and firm the skin, respectively.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even better than that, though, this has helped moisturize my soles and heal my many blisters.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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The argan and sunflower oils are moisturizing for your skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lightly mist the solution over the carpet, or use the sponge or a soft brush to apply the mixture to the stain.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Do your best to maintain a healthy, lush lawn by watering correctly, keeping the soil nutrient-rich, and mowing at the correct height for your type of lawn turf.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Since rain clouds can’t water the plants inside a home, plant parents are tasked with serving as a makeshift Mother Nature until spring arrives.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Players are rushing to get showered, dressed, fed and present with family members who traveled for the game, all before being chauffeured away in the bus to the team plane.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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Luxies can be brushed and styled, but the brand does not recommend sleeping in them or showering with them.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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