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
  • For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of moistening
Verb
  • The Sacramento Zoo also has misting stations and plenty of shade.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • If needed, water again during the heat of the day, even misting the plants a little to prevent wilting.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of misting
Verb
  • The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of wetting
Verb
  • Social media has teemed with unsavory videos of Argentinean misbehavior in the stadiums, including fans hurling racial epithets at a Black American influencer and showering Egyptians with beer.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • However, showering too often may also lead to irritation and other adverse effects.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of showering
Verb
  • Ultra-fast responsiveness and a broad adjustment range, capable of adjusting damping force in less than 10 milliseconds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
  • There’s a chance, experts noted, that this year’s El Niño could bring more fall rain, damping the Santa Ana winds’s ability to fuel fast-moving fires.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of damping
Verb
  • Water In the Morning As mentioned, watering in the morning is the best way to ensure your plants get a healthy soaking and dry out enough so diseases don’t develop.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
  • But overwatering is just as dangerous for plants as not watering them enough.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of watering
Verb
  • Washington — The world’s largest economy lost steam heading into summer as red-hot demand for AI infrastructure widened the trade deficit, dampening growth.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • This vinegar typically gets better with age, so there’s no need to worry about an expiration date dampening your culinary plans.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of dampening
Verb
  • Apparently, Alice has stopped bathing because Marshall used to yank her out of the shower to beat her up.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Like most Korean spas, Spa Hyu offers hot and cold pools for bathing in the buff, with separate men’s and women’s soaking areas.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of bathing
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