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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Warm moist air rising in a thunderstorm updraft and the water vapor condenses.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, forecasters said.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Consider using a humidifier, as moist air can soothe congestion.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, forecasters said.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Consider using a humidifier, as moist air can soothe congestion.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for moist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moist
damp
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One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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