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
Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Usually a half to three-quarter inch of water is all that is needed each time the sod is moistened.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The roll is more sponge than vessel, soaking up just enough au jus to moisten the sandwich without capitulating to the broth completely.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Usually a half to three-quarter inch of water is all that is needed each time the sod is moistened.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The roll is more sponge than vessel, soaking up just enough au jus to moisten the sandwich without capitulating to the broth completely.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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Given the risk to heart issues in people with coronary artery disease, only the 31 healthy participants took part in the fan study (the remaining 27 individuals just underwent skin wetting/no skin wetting conditions).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
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Any storms that do form will likely produce wetting rain in the cores but lightning is possible far from these cores in areas that will remain dry.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Having frequently damp feet can increase your risk of athlete's foot, an itchy fungal infection.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan and then use a rubber spatula or damp fingertips to firmly press the mixture into the pan.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Swish the mouthwash around to rinse the whole area.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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When cool, rinse each ear under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and use a kitchen torch to burn off any hairs.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite missing its chance to develop, the disorganized area of steady rain and a few thunderstorms will dampen parts of far southern Texas in the early afternoon before easing up in the evening.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Having the Fed as a monetary hoover to keep bond yields stable will help to dampen some of the risks of indebtedness, but will store up greater risks for later.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Zach Wilson had a four-yard pass to Gordon, who was stopped by Ethan Robinson... Chubb flushed Tagovailoa out of the pocket, forcing a throw-away....—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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