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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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At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Naturium and Soft Services also offer thoughtful blends that incorporate ingredients such as allantoin and glycerin to soothe and hydrate while refining the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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Officials urged people to hydrate often, take extra precautions when outdoors and to not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rich lotion is made with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and glycerin to intensely moisturize dry, dull skin.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Probiotics Probiotics can help moisturize the skin.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the next few days, if the cardboard gets dried out, mist it again.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Aerosol sprays apply deodorant through an aerosol can and are misted under your arms.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The only change here, though, is that the KB399 gets more suspension adjustment than the Kawasaki, thanks to preload and damping adjusters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gnats are tiny flying pests that are attracted to warm, moist environments and are often found near overripe fruits and vegetables, damp soil and standing water.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another group of young men and a woman hold a long hose, with the boss holding the nozzle, watering the dirt areas.—
Michel A. Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Security footage provided by Elfvin shows the robot rolling directly into the side panel of a bus shelter, which shatters and showers the robot and sidewalk around it with what appears to be glass shards.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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