moist

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A commenter branded it an example of “the Backrooms,” described as “nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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

Dicey took a deep breath, which tasted of dampened sunlight and moist earth.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt