moisten

Example Sentences

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Months earlier, in March, farmworkers had used a machine to drop each little plant, grown in a greenhouse, into the moistened soil.

From Los Angeles Times

Use warm water when initially moistening the mix, and make sure it’s completely saturated.

From Seattle Times

For example, while you can simply slip on an optical sensor heart rate monitor, a chest strap requires that you moisten the contact point and position it correctly before starting an activity.

From The Verge

Combine the two in a large mason jar or another large, sealable vessel and stir vigorously to ensure that the grounds are moistened.

From Salon

Use the lime wedge to moisten the rim of a chilled coupe, and dip one side of the rim into salt to coat it.

From New York Times