REMOISTENING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

remoistening

verb

present participle of remoisten

as in refreshing

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Consider refreshing your bio so your work and kindness read clearly.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

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Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Over on the opposite side of the home to the bedroom, the bathroom contains a shower/bathtub, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as a washer/dryer.

— Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

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Rather than giving it the whole inch during one watering session, water twice weekly, irrigating for 30 minutes in each session.

— David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 26 June 2026
Water plants well in the months leading up to winter, and check soil moisture regularly over winter, irrigating as needed to maintain moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

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Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of dunking

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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
While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four.

— Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Definition of wetting

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