as in to moisten
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for humidify
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
See All Example Sentences for humidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
-
Occasionally lightly moisten the soil.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
-
If the paper towel dries out, re-moisten it with a spray bottle.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Breaks apart easily This bar blends coconut water, vanilla, and aloe vera to hydrate and nourish strands for stronger-looking, shiny hair.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The under-$25 pick is formulated with shea and murumuru seed butters to deeply hydrate dry, chapped winter lips.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
At its core is mineral SPF 50+ for broad-spectrum UV defense, along with niacinamide to help refine texture, allantoin to moisturize, and bisabolol to soothe and brighten.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
-
The rich cream is made with squalene, guarana extract, and cupuacu butter, ingredients known to moisturize, hydrate, and smooth skin.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Combine one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and then lightly mist the carpet, being careful not to saturate the material.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Ride quality is another major focus of the Buick Electra E7, which is equipped with a pre-emptive RTD continuously variable damping suspension system designed to adapt in real time to changing road conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
-
For 28 member of China’s astronaut corps, the brave new world is a dark, damp hole in the ground — cut off from light, wind, and even the internet.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
From the late nineteenth century to the nineteen-fifties, the island functioned, in effect, as a company state where, as Pitts observes, the sheep got better treatment than the people, with the pastures as well watered as a golf course.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Some communities in Northern Colorado have started watering public spaces and parks as a way to assure plants survive the winter.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Instead of acknowledging the Cleveland crowd showering the Lakers star with applause after a video tribute on Monday, James lifted his jersey over his face.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Such coverage also showered the shooter with praise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
