moisten

Example Sentences

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This and other recent rainfall have done much to moisten the landscape and make it harder for blazes to start.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

Then, they used energy dissipation models to compare the seals' ability to warm and moisten air during inhalation and to reduce heat and moisture loss during exhalation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023

Rub a cut lemon around the rim of your serving dish to moisten.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

You need gravy on Thanksgiving to aid the turkey, moisten the potatoes, douse the stuffing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

She flicked her tongue over a brass seal to moisten it and pressed the stamp firmly into the wax.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee