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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According to Meteorologist Doug Kahn, a strong low pressure system rotating in the northern Plains collided with warm, moist air from the Gulf, while on its backside, cold, dry air was being funneled down.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Remove dead patches to ensure seeds reach the soil and keep the top layer moist.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Apply serums with hyaluronic acid: Apply a serum to your moist skin after moisturizing.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Once-a-week watering will keep the soil around the roots moist but not saturated.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Remove dead patches to ensure seeds reach the soil and keep the top layer moist.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Apply serums with hyaluronic acid: Apply a serum to your moist skin after moisturizing.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Once-a-week watering will keep the soil around the roots moist but not saturated.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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