MOISTURE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

moisture

noun

ˈmȯis-chər

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 Storm chances continue, but coverage may become more focused west of I-35, where moisture and lift will be greatest. —

Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026 Lingering moisture keeps Friday at 50%. —

Howard Cohen june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 While California is not typically in the path of tropical systems, forecasters say warmer ocean waters and more favorable storm tracks can increase the risk of tropical moisture reaching the region. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Check the moisture regularly and adjust your schedule accordingly with the weather. —

Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

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humidity

Noun

Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
While the two settings may seem interchangeable, the choice can affect everything from your energy bill to your indoor humidity levels, and how comfortable your home feels during a Southern summer.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2026