moisturizing

Definition of moisturizingnext
present participle of moisturize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisturizing
Verb
  • Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.
    Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
  • One woman sat in her towel for 15 minutes after showering; someone else lay in bed under the covers.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Place it in a sunny spot, watering only when the soil is dry to the touch, until the leaves have yellowed.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Failla recommends watering your plants when the top inch of soil is dry.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These include motorsport-grade wiring looms, reinforced GNSS and 5G antennas, new alternators, and vibration-damping systems to protect sensitive electronics.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Suspension duties come courtesy of a Marzocchi setup that takes care of compression and rebound damping separately at both front and rear.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Moisturizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisturizing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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