as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
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Recent Examples of moisture
Apply the castor oil within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower to seal in moisture.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Contact with moisture can damage NEO; therefore, outdoor climates should be considered when users want to use the robot outside.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Frost requires both moisture and cold air to occur.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Contact with moisture can damage NEO; therefore, outdoor climates should be considered when users want to use the robot outside.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Frost requires both moisture and cold air to occur.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Taylor Farms employs cutting-edge sensor technology and real-time data monitoring to guarantee ideal temperature, humidity, and sanitation throughout each processing phase.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These vigorous plants tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern summers in style.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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