humidify

verb

Definition of humidifynext
as in to moisten

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Recent Examples of humidify 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 Once the oxygen-air mixture is ready, it is humidified and slightly heated to maximize patient comfort. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2020 See All Example Sentences for humidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
  1. moisten
  2. hydrate
  3. moisturize
  4. mist
  5. wet
  6. damp
  7. water
  8. shower
Verb
  • To revive stale bread, moisten the crust, wrap in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of moisten
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  • Gemi’s Hand Sanitizer Serum utilizes Korean skincare ingredients like cica and green tea extract to hydrate your hands while killing off bacteria.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
  • From Brooke Shields to Kate Moss, this ultra-smooth balm is praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and soften lips.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hydrate
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  • Thanks to the high concentration of PDRN, niacinamide, NAD, and caffeine, the mask has all of the right ingredients to moisturize, firm, and revitalize your skin in one use.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Always moisturize afterward to lock in hydration and support the skin barrier.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of moisturize
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  • Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Everywhere are cosseting details like stiffer mounting bushes and extra damping bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The preset low-speed compression and rebound damping settings can be fine-tuned further with twelve clicks of compression adjustment and sixteen clicks of rebound adjustment.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp
Verb
  • But higher yields haven’t yet attracted enough investors to test the bond market waters again.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Though ocean waters across the Atlantic are amply warm right now, those cross-cutting winds—known as wind shear—aren’t abating.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of water
Verb
  • Lightning can travel through plumbing, so don’t shower, wash the dishes, or run the laundry machine during an active storm.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Run the fan while showering so steam and water can evaporate.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of shower

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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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