as in damp
slightly or moderately wet
luckily, my new suede shoes are only a bit moist after I accidentally wore them in the rain
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as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the moistness of the limestone caves creates an ideal environment for the ripening of Roquefort cheese
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Recent Examples of moist
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
It is found throughout California in moist environments, whether meadow or woodland.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In general, atmospheric rivers pick up water vapor from the warm, moist air of tropical regions and then drop the water over land in cooler regions as rain or snow.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
It is found throughout California in moist environments, whether meadow or woodland.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moist
Adjective
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Rinse the area by using a damp cloth from cold water to remove the soapy mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Insert the cutting in a 4-inch pot filled with damp, well-draining potting mix.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The strong winds are indirectly caused by an atmospheric river battering California, as the storm is providing moisture to a weather system that is causing the winds in Nevada, NWS meteorologist Jon Bongard told Newsweek.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ponderosa pine forests and mixed conifer forests have varying moisture levels that require somewhat different weather circumstances.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The warm weather, coupled with low humidity, could result in slightly elevated wildfire concerns, mainly for areas south of Interstate 70, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, wind gusts up to 35 mph bring a fire threat to North Texas due to low humidity.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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