as in damp
slightly or moderately wet
luckily, my new suede shoes are only a bit moist after I accidentally wore them in the rain
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Recent Examples of moist
Hero's hydrocolloid patches come 36 to a box and easily absorb oil and bacteria while keeping the skin moist, which promotes faster healing.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Water Well Water the area after planting and keep the soil moist as the watermelons grow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich
Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7
With lacy foliage and tall flower spikes, larkspur adds gorgeous texture and upright structure to the summer garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Keep the soil moist to prevent stress that would affect fruit drop.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Water Well Water the area after planting and keep the soil moist as the watermelons grow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich
Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7
With lacy foliage and tall flower spikes, larkspur adds gorgeous texture and upright structure to the summer garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Keep the soil moist to prevent stress that would affect fruit drop.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moist
damp
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Thanks to its protective lacquer finish, the bar cart is resistant to water, rust, mold, and UV rays, plus the shelves are a breeze to clean with a damp cloth.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The damp, windy weather could also hinder travel on the road or at the region’s busy airports.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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