How to Use moisture in a Sentence
moisture
noun
- The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
- Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
- These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
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And so, the heat just sucks all the moisture out of the soil.
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Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
8 June 2023
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Keep the pineapple juice from the can to help add to the moisture.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2023
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Too much and the moisture curbs the spread of large fires through the summer.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2024
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And a lot of that moisture fell as rain in a short amount of time.
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Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2024
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The cold, dry air acts like a sponge and sucks up moisture and heat from the lakes.
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Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Nov. 2022
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Once browned, the weight of butter changes due to the loss of some of the moisture content.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2023
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Through Tonight: Low level moisture keeps it on the warm side through the night.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
12 May 2023
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This will give the moisture time to trickle into the earth.
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Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2022
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This seals in moisture, and adds a little fat to the cooking process.
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Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2024
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Fans will help ensure the moisture stays in the bathroom and does not make the floor slippery.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
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Rain started to fall and the air took on the vibrant scent of moisture hitting earth.
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Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Nov. 2023
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Use luke warm to cold water to close the outer layer of the hair and lock in moisture.
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Sam Peters,
ELLE,
26 July 2022
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This area has more moisture, which leads to warmer nights and aids in having warmer days.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2023
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The shoes’ upward-bent storm welts even help keep moisture out.
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Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2023
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Find out how often to water a snake plant, and the best ways to provide the right amount of moisture.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Among them: clearer skies due to decreased moisture in the air.
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Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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The sugar helps desserts retain moisture, while the cornstarch makes for a taller rise in the oven, Ms. Parks said.
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Priya Krishna,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2023
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An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
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John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
30 Oct. 2022
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Wrap the pillow in a towel and squeeze it to remove any moisture.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2024
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Apply the product to slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture.
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Lisa Desantis,
Health,
22 Mar. 2024
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Chill it for a good 8 to 12 hours in its juices, which will help the meat retain its moisture and give the flavors a chance to marry.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 Dec. 2022
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Plants in containers can dry out faster than plants in the ground, as the soil in pots tends to retain less moisture.
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Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2022
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This kit has all the essentials: a scrub, face wash, moisture treatment, and lip balm.
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Sarah Yang,
Sunset Magazine,
1 June 2023
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Plus, the addition of an oil atop a cream ensures moisture is locked in.
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Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
2 Dec. 2022
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The footage was in boxes and car trunks and some of it was really damaged from moisture.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
29 Jan. 2024
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Terms: Wicking: This refers to the ability of a fabric to move moisture away from you skin.
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Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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More moisture is forecast for Idaho over the weekend, with warming temperatures and some sunshine following close behind.
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Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2025
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