Definition of humiditynext
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 The element reacts violently with moisture, corrodes rapidly in normal air, and poses an immediate fire hazard if exposed to humidity. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The humidity helped contribute to ball control issues for Georgia Tech who fumbled three times in the first half, losing one. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Humidity The storm is expected to bring back that muggy weather California experienced late last month, with humidity levels ranging from 35% to 50% over the weekend and temperatures in the mid-80s along the coast. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Winter brings favorable conditions for exploring the reef—above and below the waterline—with generally warm, calm weather, lower humidity, and clear seas. Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidity
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moisture
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  • The corn stalks across the state emit more moisture into the atmosphere, causing the humidity to rise.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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