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
Lay out the tortillas overnight at room temperature to remove moisture, which will help make the chips extra crunchy-crispy.
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
To preserve their freshness, wrap the vegetables in damp paper towels and place into a zip-top plastic bag to retain moisture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, that storm combines with moisture streaming in from the South, enhancing the snow potential for a large portion of the Northeast.
Cities like Hartford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; and Boston are all facing heavy snow from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Travel days also call for reinforcement with replenishing products that lock in moisture for your skin.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
To preserve their freshness, wrap the vegetables in damp paper towels and place into a zip-top plastic bag to retain moisture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, that storm combines with moisture streaming in from the South, enhancing the snow potential for a large portion of the Northeast.
Cities like Hartford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; and Boston are all facing heavy snow from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Eco by Sonya Driver Glory Oil $102 at Amazon
Travel days also call for reinforcement with replenishing products that lock in moisture for your skin.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for moisture
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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