as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
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Recent Examples of moisture
In the Southwest, monsoon moisture may start to expand, bringing a better chance of afternoon storms to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and nearby areas.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Enter this moisture-wicking sheet set.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
These habitats can differ from each other in elevation, temperature, moisture and water flow – and salamanders take note.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Next chance of showers returns by Sunday evening Several weak disturbances will traverse the Upper Ohio Valley, leading to partly cloudy skies, but with deep moisture scoured out, rain chances will be absent for the most part Friday through Sunday afternoon.
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Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Enter this moisture-wicking sheet set.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
These habitats can differ from each other in elevation, temperature, moisture and water flow – and salamanders take note.
—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Next chance of showers returns by Sunday evening Several weak disturbances will traverse the Upper Ohio Valley, leading to partly cloudy skies, but with deep moisture scoured out, rain chances will be absent for the most part Friday through Sunday afternoon.
—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Smoke, combined with high humidity, may cause visibility issues overnight, according to the AQMD, and ash could also fall in the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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High heat and humidity will continue in Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and in Florida, the weather service said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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