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
Skies appeared hazy since the start of the weekend, as higher-level moisture and cloud cover moved into the region.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, any moisture is likely to be considered welcome after an unusually hot and dry March.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Earlier inspections showed that moisture had reached the building’s structural concrete masonry walls, while exposed steel supporting the lifeguard observation deck showed visual signs of corrosion.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
These soft, breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks help reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, any moisture is likely to be considered welcome after an unusually hot and dry March.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Earlier inspections showed that moisture had reached the building’s structural concrete masonry walls, while exposed steel supporting the lifeguard observation deck showed visual signs of corrosion.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
These soft, breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks help reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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