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
Southern California News Group contributor Cathy Thomas has a recipe for Colcannon, a rustic dish of mashed potatoes moistened with milk and butter and mixed with cabbage and onions.
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Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Each package comes with a packet of coarse salt, and the instructions say to moisten the surface with water, shower on a little (or a lot) of salt, and warm the pretzel twists in a 350°F before diving in.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
How To Clean White Kitchen Cabinets With Vinegar And Baking Soda
Stuck-on grease and stains can be removed with a baking soda paste by following these steps:
Pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl and just enough vinegar to moisten it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
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Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Each package comes with a packet of coarse salt, and the instructions say to moisten the surface with water, shower on a little (or a lot) of salt, and warm the pretzel twists in a 350°F before diving in.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
How To Clean White Kitchen Cabinets With Vinegar And Baking Soda
Stuck-on grease and stains can be removed with a baking soda paste by following these steps:
Pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl and just enough vinegar to moisten it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisten
Verb
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Limiting time outside on humid or rainy days Removing damp debris and leaves Showering after being outside Using saline sprays or rinses after outdoor exposure Wearing a mask, gloves, eye protection, or a hair covering outside 3.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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Who doesn’t rinse out (and ideally wash) a filthy blender filled with milky stuff?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Once the egg is empty, rinse the inside of the egg to remove any remaining membranes.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But that doesn’t dampen the legacy that Teonna will go on to create.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Oil prices fell to the lowest level since 2021 as investors feared a recession would dampen demand.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to National Geographic, symptoms from consuming the fruit of the tree can occur within about 20 to 30 minutes, as the body’s defense system prompts nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to flush the poison from the system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisten. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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