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
If the paper towel dries out, re-moisten it with a spray bottle.
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Before eating the mochi, drink tea or soup to moisten your throat.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Water the soil until evenly moistened, then cover pots with plastic to retain moisture until the seeds germinate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Before eating the mochi, drink tea or soup to moisten your throat.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Water the soil until evenly moistened, then cover pots with plastic to retain moisture until the seeds germinate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
Verb
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When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But between noise-damping wind and helmets, some athletes don’t notice.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other mechanical improvement includes a titanium exhaust system, four-way adjustable dampers with electronic damping control, and carbon-ceramic brakes.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Flush the toilet to rinse the vinegar out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And don’t forget to wash everything down with El SIboney’s dangerously potent sangria.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of residents in Tangerang, a city outside the capital, Jakarta, flock to the Cisadane River to wash their hair with rice straw shampoo and welcome the fasting month with a symbolic spiritual cleansing.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lightly dampen the fabric or use the steam function.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once the spot or stain has been removed, use a cloth that has been dampened with clean water to remove any soapy residue.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chism recommends flushing the system yearly to protect the longevity of your unit.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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