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. 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 See All Example Sentences for moisture
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humidity
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  • Some states could reach into the 100s with high humidity.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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