as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated; higher numbers (typically in the 60s and 70s) indicate more noticeable and potentially uncomfortable humidity.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Deals On Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals Sandals are an essential in the South, especially once summer’s heat and humidity arrive.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
In communities near and south of Interstate 80, the strong winds and low humidity could also lead to an elevated fire spread risk.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Firefighters credited favorable weather conditions, including higher humidity and low winds, with limiting the spread and assisting their efforts to douse the flames.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Deals On Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals Sandals are an essential in the South, especially once summer’s heat and humidity arrive.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
In communities near and south of Interstate 80, the strong winds and low humidity could also lead to an elevated fire spread risk.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Firefighters credited favorable weather conditions, including higher humidity and low winds, with limiting the spread and assisting their efforts to douse the flames.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Though signals may overlap (compaction, moisture, and disturbance, after all, can exist all at once), the presence of particular weeds, without overanalyzing them, can lend helpful clues to what your desirable garden plants need done in order to thrive.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Let products fully absorb, then dress in soft, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics to reduce friction.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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