humidifying

present participle of humidify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidifying
Verb
  • For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Additional cooling stations, drinking water, misting areas, and medical personnel will be available throughout the event grounds.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Used immediately after showering on damp skin, the Coconut Drench Body Bar melts into the skin, delivering rich hydration and a healthy-looking glow that doesn't rely on shimmer.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Excess moisture can cause diseases like damping off, a fungus that harms young seedlings.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • The car’s otherworldly handling begins there and is further enhanced by McLaren’s adaptive damping system on its double-wishbone independent suspension.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Reduce watering frequency, and let the top few inches of soil dry out before watering again.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Police patrolled the city, citing those who insisted on washing their cars or watering their yards.
    Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Its LaserSlim build integrates real-time AI Motion Enhancer Pro sports-tracking filters, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and custom room acoustic sound-dampening blocks.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • The attacks are dampening the mood of average Russians more visibly than at any time since the war in Ukraine began 4 1/2 years ago.
    Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Guests can try their hand at rice planting or bathing the resident water buffalo (a pampered pink-and-black pair).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
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“Humidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidifying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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