as in damp
slightly or moderately wet
luckily, my new suede shoes are only a bit moist after I accidentally wore them in the rain
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Its generous 8-quart capacity and tight-fitting lid circulates steam to ensure food stays moist and prevents sauce and oil from splattering.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Ricotta Ricotta is a soft, moist, and sweet cheese.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
At the same temperature and pressure, moist air is less dense than dry air.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Extratropical cyclones often draw warm, moist air northward on strong winds from the south, which is a key ingredient for thunderstorms.
—Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Ricotta Ricotta is a soft, moist, and sweet cheese.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
At the same temperature and pressure, moist air is less dense than dry air.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Extratropical cyclones often draw warm, moist air northward on strong winds from the south, which is a key ingredient for thunderstorms.
—Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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