moistened

verb

past tense of moisten
as in wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet moisten the cloth before cleaning with it

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Recent Examples of moistened Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened. — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk. — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moistened
  1. wet
  2. rinsed
  3. flushed
  4. washed
  5. damped
  6. dampened
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Definition of wet
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  • Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • The chlorine is rinsed off before packaging and is considered safe by food safety standards.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of rinsed
Verb
  • Ossoff reiterated his focus on the battleground race, and said issues like who could lead the Senate under a Democratic majority could be flushed out later.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • His cheeks and hands were flushed pink with blood beneath the skin.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of flushed
Verb
  • Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • These alternatives may also be a better solution for some items that can't be washed with liquid fabric softener.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of damped
Verb
  • The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Rizzo made it all about himself, and that became a mess that dampened a patriotic party.
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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