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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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Pour butter over cookie crumbs and pulse until evenly moistened.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 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
Verb
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Recognized by the National Eczema Association, Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream is fragrance-free and packed with gentle ingredients like squalane, glycerin, and panthenol to hydrate and soothe without irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
3 Nov. 2025
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Check soil moisture before the first frost and give the roots a good soaking to hydrate the shrubs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jojoba oil and multi-weight proteins deeply moisturize and strengthen each strand, while green tea and sage extracts deliver antioxidant protection to help reduce color fading and support a healthy scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 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
Verb
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The very air, suddenly, was misted with pornography.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 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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Mattresses are dragged back inside, still damp but something to sleep on.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lawn Diseases Many lawn diseases are caused by fungus that love the cool, damp conditions under wet leaves.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Make sure plants are well watered in autumn and pay attention to soil moisture during the winter months as evergreen plants can dry out from winter winds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another option is to keep containerized roses as patio plants in the summer, carefully watered and kept sheltered from the worst of the afternoon sun until the weather becomes more moderate and suitable for planting in autumn.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Friends joined in, showering him with treats and affection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Our editors lived with and used each bath sheet after showering, measuring absorbency, softness, and dry time.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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