as in to hydrate
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Recent Examples of moisturize
Post shampoo and conditioner, use a moisturizing leave-in styling formula like a cream or serum to seal cuticles and smooth hair.
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Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
While research on the subject is limited, some experts believe castor oil may help nourish and moisturize the scalp, leading to less dandruff.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The thin, gel-cream formula is packed with moisturizing glycerin, shea butter, squalane, and vitamin E, to nourish skin without feeling too heavy.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
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Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
While research on the subject is limited, some experts believe castor oil may help nourish and moisturize the scalp, leading to less dandruff.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The thin, gel-cream formula is packed with moisturizing glycerin, shea butter, squalane, and vitamin E, to nourish skin without feeling too heavy.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisturize
Verb
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Switch to a lighter moisturizer or use a moisturizing sunscreen to hydrate your skin without trapping in heat and allowing your skin to breathe.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Alternatively, people with oily skin might want to consider a moisturizer with niacinamide, which can reduce your pores, or hyaluronic acid, which hydrates and prevents your skin from over-producing oil.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is moistened throughout.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Just add water to the top of the to cool and humidify a small area for up to eight hours.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
9 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, Moyers was showered with honors, including more than 30 Emmys, 11 George Foster Peabody awards, three George Polks and, twice, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton Award for career excellence in broadcast journalism.—
Frazier Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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River had Gonzalo Montiel sent off at the death for a second yellow card as the match ended with Inter players running off the pitch showered by items from the stands and followed by a furious Marcos Acuna until he was restrained by team-mates.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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With temperatures expected to be even higher in Chicago for the final game of the series on Sunday, the Cubs plan to bring in a city bus to use as a cooling station next to the stadium – in addition to the cooling and misting stations that were already present for Saturday’s game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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Trendsetters are misting it on their bodies after workouts, spritzing it on their faces as part of their daily cleansing routine, and swearing by it on social media.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Play at the lake, wet a line, wander through the woods or relax with your binoculars.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Gently wet their head, paws, belly and ears with cool (not cold) water.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Anne was a tough but invested teacher, who thought enough of you to tell you the truth without watering it down.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Notable The White House has been working behind the scenes to water the sanctions -bill down, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier in June.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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The words accompanied a post from As ever’s Instagram account and showed a stack of six pancakes beautifully plated outdoors, topped with raspberries and drizzled with what appeared to be honey.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s also a balsamic vinegar included, which is great in a salad dressing or to drizzle over mozzarella or strawberries.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisturize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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