moisturizing

verb

present participle of moisturize
as in hydrating

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  1. moistening
  2. showering
  3. wetting
  4. watering
  5. misting
  6. damping
Verb
  • 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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  • 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
  • However, showering too often may also lead to irritation and other adverse effects.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of showering
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  • The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of wetting
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  • But overwatering is just as dangerous for plants as not watering them enough.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
  • Is watering your lawn in summer worthwhile or just a big waste?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of watering
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  • This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of misting
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  • 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
  • The resulting cavities are filled with dedicated acoustic damping material to control unwanted internal reflections.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of damping
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