moisten

Example Sentences

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Months earlier, in March, farmworkers had used a machine to drop each little plant, grown in a greenhouse, into the moistened soil.

From Los Angeles Times

As it cooks, add bread crumbs, garlic parm, half of the lemon zest, thyme, oregano and parsley to a bowl and add evoo just to moisten.

From Salon

Using a fork or your fingers, stir the mixture together until it’s evenly moistened and holds together when squeezed.

From Washington Post

Ensure that you moisten the soil before planting anything.

From Salon

Use water to moisten the edge of the bottom crust where it contacts each strip, then tuck the overhang under the bottom crust edge, pressing down to seal it.

From Washington Post