humidify

verb

Definition of humidifynext
as in to moisten

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Recent Examples of humidify 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 Once the oxygen-air mixture is ready, it is humidified and slightly heated to maximize patient comfort. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2020 See All Example Sentences for humidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidify
  1. moisten
  2. hydrate
  3. moisturize
  4. mist
  5. wet
  6. damp
  7. water
  8. shower
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  • In fact, just days earlier, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel had slammed the coastline and dumped rain over the region — although not enough to significantly moisten the bone-dry vegetation.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Uncover dough and moisten hands in water, shaking off excess.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of moisten
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  • Marathon chief medical and safety officer George Chiampas said runners should hydrate, really focus on nutrition, and plan their pace accordingly.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hydrate
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  • The deodorant also gives dry, irritated pits some extra love, with barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil that helps soften and moisturize skin.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to the high concentration of PDRN, niacinamide, NAD, and caffeine, the mask has all of the right ingredients to moisturize, firm, and revitalize your skin in one use.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of moisturize
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  • Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.
    — Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
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  • The first two days are likely to feature weather interruptions and damp conditions suited to bowlers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Suspension is taken care of by 43-mm upside-down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, and an adjustable central spring strut at the rear.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of damp
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  • Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn’t enough there to meet their demands.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators reported that the 29-year-old admitted to feeding and watering the roosters but denied owning any of the animals.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of water
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  • The film’s unusually intimate access includes filming Evans showering nude.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In one sequence, Evans showers nude for Fielder and his crew.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shower

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“Humidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidify. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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