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
Some moisture could move into South Florida over the weekend, with sea breezes pushing afternoon thunderstorms inland.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When choosing a new location for your hydrangeas, ensure the soil is nutrient-rich and moisture-retentive, but still well-draining, says Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
This also lowers the pH of the hair, which keeps the cuticles tight, and maintains both color molecules and moisture.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2026
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When choosing a new location for your hydrangeas, ensure the soil is nutrient-rich and moisture-retentive, but still well-draining, says Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
This also lowers the pH of the hair, which keeps the cuticles tight, and maintains both color molecules and moisture.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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The sun is blazing and the humidity is growing across South Florida.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Hantavirus in Argentina usually develops in rural and peri-urban areas, in the presence of crops, tall weeds, humidity, or a subtropical climate.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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