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
While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas.
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Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Very low soil moisture, and the occurrence of dust or sand storms.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
During a kona storm, a low pressure system spins off the jet stream and sets up northwest of the islands, drawing a plume of tropical moisture toward Hawaii.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The fabric itself is ultralight and highly breathable, designed to wick moisture quickly while providing UPF sun protection.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Very low soil moisture, and the occurrence of dust or sand storms.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
During a kona storm, a low pressure system spins off the jet stream and sets up northwest of the islands, drawing a plume of tropical moisture toward Hawaii.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The fabric itself is ultralight and highly breathable, designed to wick moisture quickly while providing UPF sun protection.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Northerly winds will be gusty, and when combined with low humidity, conditions are ripe for grass and brush fires to start easily and spread fast.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The heat, low humidity and stiff winds will trigger alerts about fire weather through the day Thursday, March 26, before the cooler air arrives.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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