as in to wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Recent Examples of moisten
Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
The next morning, hungover from her bender and stirring awake in an unfamiliar place, Julia juts out her tongue to moisten her dry mouth.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Start by adding 1/4 cup ice water and tossing the flour mixture gently (rather than stirring) to moisten and incorporate the water without overworking the flour.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Pride and joy fill their faces, and tears moisten ours.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
The next morning, hungover from her bender and stirring awake in an unfamiliar place, Julia juts out her tongue to moisten her dry mouth.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Start by adding 1/4 cup ice water and tossing the flour mixture gently (rather than stirring) to moisten and incorporate the water without overworking the flour.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Pride and joy fill their faces, and tears moisten ours.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans a variety of surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yes How to use: After dampening the face and applying cleanser, wet the Foreo device and turn it on using the universal button.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
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Continuous monitoring of the battery voltage takes care of common issues like power outages, high or low voltage, voltage drops, surges, damping shocks and high-voltage pulses.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Among other effects, higher inflation could mean the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates fewer times next year, damping consumer and business borrowing and economic activity, Weidner said.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Once clear of debris, grab a garden hose, ideally with a high-pressure tip, and start rinsing the gutter and downspouts.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Due to their intensive staying power, rinsing off won’t remove these liners fully.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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The lead-up to October’s budget announcement saw lower confidence levels, dampening retail sales for the month which fell by 0.7% according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rainy weather didn't dampen spirits at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
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Water also flushes out toxins from the body, helping strengthen the immune system.10 Eat immune-boosting foods: Specific foods and herbs contain bioactive compounds that strengthen the immune system.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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The rest ends up being incinerated, sent to landfills, or discarded on the landscape, where they are often flushed into rivers or out to sea.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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