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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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Just keep the soil consistently moist with an inch of water per week (more if temperatures sizzle and rain is scarce).—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The advancing hot, dry air is actually heavier than muggy air, and this dry air pushes the moist air upward, disrupting the cap.—
Perry Samson,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Use a damp mop with a wood-specific cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals and excessive water.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Water deeply but less often, keeping the soil damp but not soggy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight moisturizer Heavy creams are great for winter, but rising temperatures call for a lightweight moisturizer that won't feel heavy on hot, humid days.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bridging the gap between our notoriously humid Kansas City summers and crisp autumns is essential, which is why these shade structures should be paired with climate control elements.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The ranch includes two working barns, 10 stalls, extensive paddocks with run-ins and irrigated turnouts.—
David Caraccio
March 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An acidic aqueous electrolyte containing iron salts circulated continuously through the system during testing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Semimoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semimoist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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