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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisturizing
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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
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Crack a window or run the fan for 10 to 15 minutes after showering, even if the room no longer looks steamy.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fully extend the shower curtain and liner after showering to help air circulate and the liner to dry more quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Continue watering regularly for at least two years.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Watch this video for six gardening tips to make watering your plants easier.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don’t use a spray bottle to water your succulents—misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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Late last year, former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio as the right’s candidate, damping investor expectations that Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would gain broader backing.—
Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
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While your seed starting mix mustn't fully dry out, keeping it overly wet and soggy can lead to damping off and other issues that will kill your seedlings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Moisturizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisturizing. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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