MOISTURIZE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturize

verb

Definition of moisturize

as in to hydrate

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Recent Examples of moisturize Its blend of shea butter, shea oil, glycerin, and a mix of oils and butters is enough to moisturize even very dry skin. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief is designed to soothe and moisturize the eyes, helping relieve irritation, burning and mild dryness, according to the product’s website. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Pro makeup artist Andi Ellerby recommends looking for shea butter and vitamin E to moisturize, plus fruit seed oils and argan oil to lock everything in. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 Vanilla Dream Softening Cashmere Cream has a rich texture and is spiked with shea and cocoa butters to moisturize and soften skin, respectively, with fragrance notes of vanilla, sugar and musk. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturize

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Marathon chief medical and safety officer George Chiampas said runners should hydrate, really focus on nutrition, and plan their pace accordingly.

— Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hydrate

Verb

In fact, just days earlier, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel had slammed the coastline and dumped rain over the region — although not enough to significantly moisten the bone-dry vegetation.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Uncover dough and moisten hands in water, shaking off excess.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of moisten

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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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American Symphony, Will & Harper, My Mom Jayne — all were showered with trophies by precursor awards ceremonies and, not coincidentally, all were DOA with voters in the doc branch.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
The two then allegedly left the vehicle with Heintz in it near the university’s library and drove back to Rachel Moser’s residence, where Royce Moser cleaned his clothes and showered, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of shower

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Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mist

Verb

One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

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Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn’t enough there to meet their demands.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Investigators reported that the 29-year-old admitted to feeding and watering the roosters but denied owning any of the animals.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of water

Verb

Once storms roll through, things will change with temperatures falling for the afternoon, light rain and drizzle around, and cloudy ominous skies.

— Ron Smiley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Lay the cheese evenly over the squash, sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of drizzle

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