moistened; moistening
ˈmȯis-niŋ 
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make moist
add more water as needed to moisten the dough
: to become moist
Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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Use this solution to blot the top layer of the mattress, trying to moisten and gently rub versus soak the mattress.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Placing a dish of water nearby provides humidity, as does using a spray mister to moisten the surface of the soil.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Slightly moisten the soil around the hydrangea.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Placing a dish of water nearby provides humidity, as does using a spray mister to moisten the surface of the soil.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Slightly moisten the soil around the hydrangea.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisten
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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