Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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Usually a half to three-quarter inch of water is all that is needed each time the sod is moistened.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The roll is more sponge than vessel, soaking up just enough au jus to moisten the sandwich without capitulating to the broth completely.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Only two sips of water were given each day, enough to moisten the lips and coat one’s mouth.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The roll is more sponge than vessel, soaking up just enough au jus to moisten the sandwich without capitulating to the broth completely.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the flour until moistened (do not overmix).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Only two sips of water were given each day, enough to moisten the lips and coat one’s mouth.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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