as in to wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Recent Examples of moisten
Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
After core aerating, water turf well to moisten the root zone.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles are also common, especially in older homes and damp crawl spaces.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Then wipe the top and bottom of each blade with a microfiber cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Other amenities include flushing toilets and hot showers, an RV dumping station, a playground, and basketball and volleyball courts.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly altered the ship and relied on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the Dali’s four generators.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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