How to Use moisten in a Sentence

moisten

verb
  • Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
  • The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
  • Move it around the trunk so the whole root ball is moistened.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 3 July 2018
  • Place a seed in the hole of each starter and moisten the cubes.
    — Daniel Kluko, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2017
  • Place a seed in the hole of each starter and moisten the cubes.
    — Daniel Kluko, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2020
  • But if the air mass could moisten up and douse some of the flames, that would help.
    — Matt Day, The Seattle Times, 27 Aug. 2018
  • Use a fork to stir just until moistened.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Use a fork to stir just until moistened.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The first is to moisten the sponge and microwave it for a minute.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2021
  • Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim in the salt.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022
  • Just make sure to moisten the meat with plenty of sauce, which is the best part.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
  • In a bowl toss vegetables with enough olive oil to moisten them.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The secret to a good wrap is to moisten the tortilla with a spread or oil.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 7 May 2018
  • Sprinkle with the dressing and toss to moisten all the greens.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 16 Oct. 2019
  • Drain most of the liquid, leaving just enough to moisten the meat.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 23 May 2017
  • Before eating the mochi, drink tea or soup to moisten your throat.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Choose a hidden area and moisten it with water.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • As the rain grew more intense, the dirt moistened and the air thickened.
    — Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2017
  • If the dough will not seal, moisten your fingertips and pinch the seam again.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Press down lightly with the back of a large spoon until all the bread is moistened.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Morning and night, moisten a cotton pad and smooth it over your face and neck.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Add the 2/3 cup milk; stir until just moistened.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Stir until the flour is moistened and starting to get pasty, about 1 minute.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
  • The main trick is to thoroughly moisten the soil a day before the move.
    — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 Jan. 2018
  • Spritz the plants once a week to moisten the moss and hydrate any new little roots that might have formed.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
  • If the paper towel dries out, re-moisten it with a spray bottle.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Add eggs to the bowl; mix gently to moisten them with the mayonnaise.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2020
  • The ship sprung a leak, moistening the coal and grinding the engines to a halt.
    — Karla Zabludovsky, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2014

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