Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidifying
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Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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After years without accidents, Maria started wetting her pants and her bed.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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The unofficial holiday is marked by brunches, girls’ night activities, and showering your friends with gifts to show your appreciation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is quite a bit of variability to Theon’s tuning and performance, from suspension damping and ride height to wheel/tire combinations and of course engine tunes.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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By controlling whether tiny internal cells are solid or liquid, the blocks can change stiffness, damping, and movement without altering their overall shape.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Return the plant to its original location after repotting (without watering it) and wait at least a week to water it again.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rodrigues recommends watering your plant every 14 to 21 days, depending on the pot size, as smaller pots tend to dry out more quickly.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However many locals have failed to catch Olympic fever with high ticket prices and fears about traffic, security measures and crowded Metro trains dampening enthusiasm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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These might include bathing/showering, dressing, toileting and medication management.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Humidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidifying. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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