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
This time, because of the humidity, the scent seemed to hang in the air.
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Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
The humidity drops, a crisp breeze picks up, and places like Sankeien Garden transform into a sea of red, orange, and yellow.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Why spring is prime termite season Swarming (when a group of termites goes looking for a new colony location) happens when temperatures and humidity rise, which just so happens to be springtime.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
In contrast, on the lower end of its range, relative humidity near Earth’s surface rarely falls below 30 percent, though humidity values of less than 1 percent do occur in some of Earth’s deserts from time to time.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
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Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
The humidity drops, a crisp breeze picks up, and places like Sankeien Garden transform into a sea of red, orange, and yellow.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Why spring is prime termite season Swarming (when a group of termites goes looking for a new colony location) happens when temperatures and humidity rise, which just so happens to be springtime.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
In contrast, on the lower end of its range, relative humidity near Earth’s surface rarely falls below 30 percent, though humidity values of less than 1 percent do occur in some of Earth’s deserts from time to time.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Adding a layer of mulch around plants, trees and garden beds helps soil retain moisture and reduces how often watering is needed.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Plastic can trap moisture and damage materials like suede and leather.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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