humidifying

Definition of humidifyingnext
present participle of humidify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidifying
Verb
  • Soften turf by moistening the lawn a day or two before removal and use a sharp space to cut small sections.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.
    Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • When the family pulled their baby stroller up to the display, Max instantly began showering the baby with love.
    Alexa Stone Updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For supply siders, higher taxes are like kryptonite to an economy, discouraging businesses from investing and damping entrepreneurial activity.
    Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Gabi Rae, a spokesperson for the town, said Erie was perilously close to having taps run dry because so many residents had started watering their lawns early amid the unseasonable heat.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Stahla encouraged those with lawns to hold off on watering their grass, noting that is will survive the dry conditions for a few more weeks.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But a shortage of foreign workers is dampening the mood.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • That change has brought layoffs and smaller travel budgets, both dampening San Jose’s conference and convention recovery, Bellisario said.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Floor to ceiling windows gaze out upon the Dyhólaey peninsula’s beauty while bathing the space in natural light.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Humidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidifying. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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