moist

Example Sentences

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Glycerin, a thick liquid that keeps toothpaste smooth and moist, can be a petroleum-based compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The moist surfaces that line the body contain specialized molecules that help defend against microbes and prevent infections and inflammation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Fortunately, larger fuel sources like dense vegetation remain moist from heavy winter rains, and winds are predicted to be relatively light, conditions that together limit the danger of fast-spreading wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Keep crowds and dogs away, keep noise low, and keep the animal cool and moist -ensuring no water enters the blowhole.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It feels cool and moist against my skin.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed