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moist

adjective as in wet, wettish

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A quintessential fall treat, TJ’s Apple Cider Donuts are soft, moist, cozy and slightly spicy.

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But even when rain isn’t falling, Southern California will feel the effects of the moist air mass over the region.

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The temperature dipped into the 60s as moist ocean air crept inland.

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They're caused by a sudden updraft in humid, moist air, which leads to a heavy and localised burst of rain.

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Western blacklegged ticks thrive in moist, cool environments.

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