moisten

Example Sentences

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They love hot, dry conditions, but they need the occasional downpour to moisten the soil in which they incubate their eggs.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024

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

Spread the spores evenly over the substrate and gently moisten it once, then mist or spray it with water twice daily, keeping it consistently moist but not soggy.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

His mouth was dry and his tongue stuck to his lips when he tried to moisten them.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko