MOISTURIZING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturizing

verb

present participle of moisturize

as in hydrating

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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of moistening

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Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Social media has teemed with unsavory videos of Argentinean misbehavior in the stadiums, including fans hurling racial epithets at a Black American influencer and showering Egyptians with beer.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

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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
Make sure water penetrates to the deep roots in addition to wetting surface roots.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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Angelov recommends watering it every morning for at least 10 minutes to ensure the soil is moist.

— Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
This includes ensuring your plant receives the right amount of light for its needs, watering regularly, and withholding all fertilizer until your plant begins to produce new, leafy growth.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

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Ultra-fast responsiveness and a broad adjustment range, capable of adjusting damping force in less than 10 milliseconds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
There’s a chance, experts noted, that this year’s El Niño could bring more fall rain, damping the Santa Ana winds’s ability to fuel fast-moving fires.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of damping

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