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
Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles are also common, especially in older homes and damp crawl spaces.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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For example, in Liberia and Sierra Leone, some mourners bathe in water that was used to wash corpses.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Then wipe the top and bottom of each blade with a microfiber cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Residents are advised to flush their plumbing.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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