How to Use moist in a Sentence

moist

adjective
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  • The pork chops were tender and moist.
  • I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
  • The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
  • Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
  • She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief.
  • The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions.
  • One of the best times to weed is when the ground is moist to get more of the roots out.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2022
  • If the soil around the plant’s root ball is moist, skip a day, right?
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Keep the area moist, but not wet, and wait four to six weeks to plant.
    — Nate Northup, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The soil should stay moist but not soggy most of the time.
    — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Choose an area with moist, loamy soil where the vines can spread.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The lamb was tender, moist and had a slight gamey taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
  • Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland in the eye and keep the surface moist.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
  • The soil should also be moist, not wet, acidic and drain well.
    — oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2022
  • Add the olive oil and mix well until the mixture is moist.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
  • Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024
  • The water gets into the shells, keeps the meat moist, and helps the meat heat through quickly.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The air smells warm and slightly moist, and the only sound other than the birds is the waves.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2022
  • The result is neat to eat but still moist and full of flavor.
    — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In places where the soil was excessively moist, the wind was able to pull the roots out of the ground.
    — Julian Epp, The New Republic, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Keep the soil slightly moist as the cutting roots, which can take a few weeks.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Keep soil moist and simply snip above the soil line once stems are spent.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
  • Keep the soil evenly moist and water in the absence of rain.
    — Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
  • Don't use creams and ointments, as warm, moist skin can block pores and make the rash worse, the CDC said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
  • This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Give your vine good support and plant it in rich, moist soil in Zones 5-9.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
  • But in order to keep them moist and fluffy, make sure to not overmix the batter.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The sauce was sweet and tangy, the meat was moist and full of flavor, with the right combination of chewy and fall off the bone.
    — Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

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