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
Temperatures along the Front Range and eastern plains are expected to climb into the mid to upper 70s, while humidity levels drop as low as 7–14 percent.
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Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Strong winds up to 75 mph are possible, and single-digit humidity is expected, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
When Corms Don't Sprout If your corms haven’t sprouted after two weeks, there could be several reasons for this, such as rotting due to overwatering, insufficient warmth and humidity, or the corms being too dry.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
A lot of hotels do same-day laundry due to the humidity, and having a shirt like this washed, pressed, and ready for the next leg of your trip can be great.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Strong winds up to 75 mph are possible, and single-digit humidity is expected, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
When Corms Don't Sprout If your corms haven’t sprouted after two weeks, there could be several reasons for this, such as rotting due to overwatering, insufficient warmth and humidity, or the corms being too dry.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
A lot of hotels do same-day laundry due to the humidity, and having a shirt like this washed, pressed, and ready for the next leg of your trip can be great.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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For tonight into Tuesday morning, there is potential for residual moisture on area roadways to freeze into black ice and result in slick spots.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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With spring and its many rain showers right around the corner, the combination of excessive moisture and a weak roof can create problems ranging from water leaks and structural damage to mold growth and even an increase of pests.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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