as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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Recent Examples of humidity
Texans are no stranger to high heat and humidity, but conditions this week are more common in the heart of summer than in May.
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 May 2025
The Dolphins would benefit from those games being played in September and October so the heat and humidity might water down — or better yet, sweat out the opponent.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Although medicine cabinets are primarily located in bathrooms, humidity can cause medicines to have a shorter shelf life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 May 2025
The Dolphins would benefit from those games being played in September and October so the heat and humidity might water down — or better yet, sweat out the opponent.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Although medicine cabinets are primarily located in bathrooms, humidity can cause medicines to have a shorter shelf life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Over time, depending on the level of moisture, the beads will change from orange to green.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
8 May 2025
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And a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which in turn means more fuel for the tropical systems to pull from.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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