humidifying

verb

present participle of humidify
as in moistening

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidifying
  1. moistening
  2. misting
  3. wetting
  4. showering
  5. damping
  6. watering
  7. dampening
  8. bathing
Verb
  • The next several days will see a cooling and moistening trend in both the Bay Area and Central Coast; temperatures are expected to be well below seasonal averages.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of moistening
Verb
  • With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Their firm, greyish leaves need misting every two to three days.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of misting
Verb
  • 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
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of wetting
Verb
  • At first, the public accepts them at their own level of self-esteem, showering them with wealth.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There are startling displays of what seem to be private moments, as when, at one point, Evans allows the crew to film him showering fully naked.
    — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of showering
Verb
  • Steering response is quick, precise and abetted by standard rear-axle steering and adaptive damping that cushions bumps and keeps the car level and stable in quick maneuvers.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The swingarm geometry has been revised, and there is a new linkage system that has improved damping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of damping
Verb
  • Drought-resistant & gleaming, the two of us up early, watering in record heat.
    — Marcus Wicker, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Mercer recommends adding a 2 or 3 inch layer of mulch to help keep the soil as cool as possible, and watering deeply during drought periods.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of watering
Verb
  • She was tasked with balancing inflation control against the risk of rate hikes dampening economic recovery.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But both parties have violated the terms of the deal throughout the two-month period, dampening hopes that the tenuous truce would lead to a more concrete agreement to end the conflict.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dampening
Verb
  • The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathing
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