MOISTURIZE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturize

verb

Definition of moisturize

as in to hydrate

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Recent Examples of moisturize After bath time, the Everyday Lotion aims to help soften and moisturize dry, sensitive skin. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026 Washing your hair once a week can help replenish natural hair oils that moisturize your hair and scalp, without causing excess greasiness. — Carley Millhone, Health, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturize

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The formula contains hyaluronic acid and works to hydrate the hair and scalp, and reduce frizz.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Castor oil can deeply hydrate hair and help protect against fungal and bacterial overgrowth.

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.

— Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.

— Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of humidify

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Debra Johnson, Merry Maids’ home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
The interiors have been completely renovated to allow more sunlight into the living spaces, and outside, there’s a landscaped garden, heated pool, and shower.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026

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Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

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