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Recent Examples of humidify
The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
This one can run for 32 hours on a full tank and will humidify a room of up to 300 square feet.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Nasal passages also humidify the air, which is better for the respiratory system.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
Verb
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Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until mixture is evenly moistened and begins to clump together.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Simply moisten the skin on the face and massaging the formula in circular motions.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avocado Eye Cream to hydrate and de-puff your under-eyes, along with the rich Creme De Corps Body Lotion to lock in moisture post-shower.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jelly mask also has collagen to help hydrate and boost skin elasticity.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Further buffering the effects of the retinoid are the brand’s signature thermal water (rich in soothing minerals) as well as shea butter and squalane to moisturize and protect.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even better than that, though, this has helped moisturize my soles and heal my many blisters.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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The very air, suddenly, was misted with pornography.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Best applied to damp skin after cleansing, this is remarkably hydrating—catering to skn’s moisture levels and plumpness sans irritation.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Maintain them by watering sparingly, only when the soil feels dry to the touch.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Preparing for Next Year After your Christmas cactus finishes flowering, keep it in a bright room and water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Apply a paste of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to the grout lines on tile floors, shower walls, counters, or other tile surfaces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moose was showered with pets before being reunited with his owners, according to People.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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