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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
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After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using the back of a large spoon, gently press down on bread mixture to moisten.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Amid hot temperatures, forecasters said to hydrate, limit time outdoors, rest in the shade and never leave children or pets in the car.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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It’s formulated with real skin care ingredients, including hyaluronic acid to hydrate, vitamin E to protect your complexion, and green tea extract to soothe your skin.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Drawing from his own experiences and a desire for clean, effective products, the line is formulated to brighten, protect and moisturize the skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The artist said people should wear sunscreen daily and moisturize their skin regularly to maintain the appearance of their tattoos.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Look for pooling water, misting spray heads or dry spots that suggest a blockage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Late last year, former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio as the right’s candidate, damping investor expectations that Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would gain broader backing.—
Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cover your tuber with soil, and do not water it.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lightly water the area to help the salt reach the roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s a hot tub, sauna, steam room, mani/pedi stations, and a spirit shower with a juice bar.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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