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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.
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Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
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Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
22 Nov. 2024
Once the oxygen-air mixture is ready, it is humidified and slightly heated to maximize patient comfort.
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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
See All Example Sentences for humidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
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Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
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Blinking encourages tears that moisten your eyes.
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The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
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Broadcasts on the Paris transport network urged commuters to hydrate.
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My vanity—okay, my entire apartment—is littered with skin care products to help soften, smooth, nourish, and otherwise moisturize my face.
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It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours.
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This former wharf on the Mississippi is now an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway, with a pavilion, a children’s area, misting stations, and workout options.
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While not quite North Sea temps, the 60-something (Fahrenheit) weather was chilly for the second night of summer and a steady misting rain could have been confused for ocean spray.
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
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The air carries the scent of earth after rain — damp ancient stone, cellar walls, perhaps a trace of smoke.
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Instead of getting the chance to eat mouth-watering pasta or pizza, the main attractions Monday afternoon were KU’s Darryn Peterson, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer.
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Forgetting to water certain plants can cause wilting, dormancy, or even prevent blooms from returning.
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The Cruel Intentions star was showered with love in the comments section.
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If the leak comes from the bathroom, caulk around your toilet base, shower pan, and bathtub.
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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