as in to moisten
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Recent Examples of humidify
The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
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In a bowl toss vegetables with enough olive oil to moisten them.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Use a fork to stir just until moistened.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stir and set aside to hydrate and thicken.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Looking for just a quick way to hydrate nails before a DIY mani?—
Renée Reardin,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cornflower extract and castor oil soothe and moisturize lids and lashes, while silky silicones help obliterate stubborn makeup.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As its name suggests, the body care pick is formulated to deeply moisturize your skin for all-day softness.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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A bit of rain misted the earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Apply enough water to wet the soil 12 inches deep.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On a wooden surface dusted with flour, the baker Oleksandr Kutsenko skilfully divides and shapes soft, damp pieces of dough.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plants that are already stressed indoors or grown in overcrowded conditions with poor airflow are more likely to develop fungal issues, like damping off or plant edema (lesions on the underside of leaves).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Meredith Bethune,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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