humidifying

present participle of humidify

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidifying
Verb
  • For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.
    Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Friends joined in, showering him with treats and affection.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Our editors lived with and used each bath sheet after showering, measuring absorbency, softness, and dry time.
    Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Suspension duties come courtesy of a Marzocchi setup that takes care of compression and rebound damping separately at both front and rear.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
  • By adding Titanal to its lightweight build, Head gave the Kore more stability and damping without losing its playful, easygoing feel.
    Outside, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This includes being programmed to handle a variety of chores, such as watering the plants, unloading the dishwasher, or tidying up the house.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Once freezing temperatures hit, stop watering to protect your lawn and your hoses and sprinklers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Moreover, persistent uncertainty is also dampening economic activity.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Rising insurance costs, intensifying storms and growing awareness of flood risks are already dampening home sales in some communities − and thus opportunities to simply hand over one’s risk to someone else and move on.
    Debolina Banerjee, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • His dad Marty, an entrepreneur, did the yeoman’s work, lifting Ben out of bed and into his chair, then bathing and feeding him each day.
    Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Consider sprinkling stevia over your oatmeal.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • For tougher stains, Stein suggests sprinkling baking soda over the area and then spraying it with a mixture of vinegar and water.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Humidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidifying. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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