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Recent Examples of semimoist
Canned or semimoist preparations are preferred to dry ones.
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Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2013
Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semimoist
Adjective
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Leave the cuttings in place through the following fall, and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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With so many insects packed together in moist and dark places — and all closely related, sharing the same genetic vulnerabilities — infections and diseases can quickly pose an enormous threat to the well-being of an ant colony.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a section to store makeup brushes, plus several mesh pockets for lipsticks and smaller items, and a separate waterproof pocket for damp items.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Between the post-holiday doldrums, dry January and the cold, damp weather, the beginning of the new year can often feel like a real drag.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The interaction with more humid air already in place will trigger rain and thunderstorms across West and North Texas.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The trade deadline is a month away, but the rumors are swirling like gnats on a humid day.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.—
Ali Mirchi,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
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Much of the cotton grown in Texas—especially under dryland, non-irrigated conditions—lacks the fiber quality required for textile manufacturing and is therefore often used for other purposes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Shenzhen University used a different type of cathode that delivers exceptional performance in aqueous zinc-ion batteries across a wide temperature range.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swift ends in the bathroom where Swift lies partly submerged in the tub — another ode to Ophelia, but also to the album's aqueous cover.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Semimoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semimoist. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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