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
Tokyo Fire officials advised people to cut mochi into small and easy-to-eat pieces, chew it slowly before swallowing and moisten their throats with tea or soup before consuming to aid digestion, Nippon TV and Japan Today said.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Add butter, and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened, about 5 pulses.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Add butter, and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened, about 5 pulses.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
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Firefighters instead tried to aim water right into the back of the garbage truck without wetting the CNG cylinders nearby on the roof.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hertz and his men moved behind the restaurant, trying to wet the ground and tearing down a fence that would just provide more fuel to the fire.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Type: Serum How to Apply: Start with applying 1-3 pumps to damp or dry hair, before heat styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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That means a peace lily does best when its soil is consistently damp soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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But these changes and his expansion to New York haven’t dampened his commitment to Shanghai’s vibrant art scene.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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That decision has dampened the mood of fans globally and enraged Pakistani ones, denying the hosts the chance to face off against their neighbor and biggest rival on home turf.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Plus, regular watering constantly flushes fertilizers through and out of the soil.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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The product works by flushing out mucus, dust particles, pollen, and other debris in the nasal passage.2 Why Was the Nasal Wash Recalled?—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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