moist

Example Sentences

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Dry ground heats up faster than moist ground because less energy is used for evaporation and more goes directly into raising temperature.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Brining chicken in pickle juice — whether for fried chicken, grilled chicken or air-fried tenders — keeps it unbelievably moist while adding a subtle tang that’s difficult to identify outright.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

At the same time, the lower portion stays buried in moist soil, maintaining hydration even during dry conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

The weather service expects to issue wind advisories Friday, but forecasters aren’t concerned about a wildfire risk because plants and soils are still fairly moist, Wofford said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It was only too easy to picture his white, moist hand with its filthy fingernails reaching out stealthily, but there was no way to prove such a suspicion.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw