moisturizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of moisturize
as in hydrates

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  1. moistens
  2. showers
  3. waters
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  • Buttermilk makes this cake tender while adding vegetable oil moistens the cake.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Definition of moistens
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  • And when engines light, SpaceX has to fire off its water deluge system, which showers the launchpad with hundreds of thousands of gallons of water in mere moments to shield the vital infrastructure from the blaze of liftoff.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The tiny handle is easy to maneuver, making short work of quick cleanups and everything showers alike.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Definition of showers
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  • The warmer waters influence weather patterns that affect hurricane activity both in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
    — Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • Millennials certainly planted some seeds in this garden in their day, but Gen Alpha waters it more so than any previous generation.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
Definition of waters
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