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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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Stop watering the plant and let the soil dry out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overwatering is its only real vulnerability; watering once every 10 to 14 days is sufficient.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regularly misting your ferns keeps the humidity levels raised and the soil moist so your ferns can thrive.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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While misting only raises humidity levels for a few minutes, some plants like ferns, monsteras, and orchids actually prefer being misted.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
29 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 10 May. 2026.
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