as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
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Recent Examples of moisture
Odor-fighting insoles, sprays, and laces can also help absorb moisture and neutralize odors.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
The dryer has a Sensor Dry feature that automatically detects moisture and automatically adjusts the drying time.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
Meanwhile, the formula is packed with lipid-rich ingredients like castor and marula oil, proven to boost your lips’s moisture by 127 percent.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025
Western Kansas has been experiencing an ongoing drought, which has led to low soil moisture for quite a while, Norsby said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
The dryer has a Sensor Dry feature that automatically detects moisture and automatically adjusts the drying time.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
Meanwhile, the formula is packed with lipid-rich ingredients like castor and marula oil, proven to boost your lips’s moisture by 127 percent.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025
Western Kansas has been experiencing an ongoing drought, which has led to low soil moisture for quite a while, Norsby said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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These flowering shrubs can take the heat and humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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This material offers superior protection against moisture, temperature fluctuations, and humidity changes, ensuring a stable environment for your gown.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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