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
Only two sips of water were given each day, enough to moisten the lips and coat one’s mouth.
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Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Lightly moisten the rim of your clear glass cup (use water, honey, or a bit of Mash & Mallow).
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Lightly moisten the rim of your clear glass cup (use water, honey, or a bit of Mash & Mallow).
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
Verb
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Several people wetted shirts in the river, then put them back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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To create the look, Vickers wets White’s hair, coats it with sea salt spray to add texture, and then finishes it off a diffuser and milk serum to help keep the shape.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Cabinets have been upgraded for more rigidity and control, enclosure depth has increased for extended frequency response at the bottom end, and multiple-density damping materials have been used to lower resonance frequency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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For the better part of a decade, researchers searched the dark and damp nooks and crannies of a Mediterranean island.—
Irene Wright
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Verb
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If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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After rinsing your rag, wipe in the opposite direction.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Regular gravel grinding means regularly washing your bike and lubricating the chain.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The water piped into homes is often used for washing clothes, bathing and watering gardens.—
Jake Goodrick
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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In fact, the humidity on its way to dampen Ohioans' spirit this week is from the Gulf of Mexico and from a front moving in from the West and the South, according to Campbell.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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With demand poised to further dampen, U.S. EV sales only grew by 10% in 2024 compared to a 40% spike the year prior, according to the International Energy Agency.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The department also works closely with the city’s water service contractors to ensure all fire hydrants throughout the city are properly maintained and flushed annually, with records of each test to support water supply readiness.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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After clearing the clog, run a dishwasher cycle without any dishes or detergent to clean the interior and flush out the drain.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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