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
The fabric is also waterproof and doesn’t absorb any moisture.
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Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
In addition to regular assessments, get one after any major leak or other moisture problem, which can result in a dirty coil, Siegel adds.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
The conditioner is made for all hair types and includes vegan peptides to strengthen hair while also providing a dose of moisture.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
All of these plants like light, well-draining soil, but carrots need moisture while these Mediterranean herbs prefer much less.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
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Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
In addition to regular assessments, get one after any major leak or other moisture problem, which can result in a dirty coil, Siegel adds.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
The conditioner is made for all hair types and includes vegan peptides to strengthen hair while also providing a dose of moisture.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
All of these plants like light, well-draining soil, but carrots need moisture while these Mediterranean herbs prefer much less.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Some states could reach into the 100s with high humidity.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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High humidity is also contributing to this weekend’s heat warning.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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