MOISTURIZING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturizing

verb

present participle of moisturize

as in hydrating

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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

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Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.

— Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Used immediately after showering on damp skin, the Coconut Drench Body Bar melts into the skin, delivering rich hydration and a healthy-looking glow that doesn't rely on shimmer.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of wetting

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Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Additional cooling stations, drinking water, misting areas, and medical personnel will be available throughout the event grounds.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of misting

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Excess moisture can cause diseases like damping off, a fungus that harms young seedlings.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
The car’s otherworldly handling begins there and is further enhanced by McLaren’s adaptive damping system on its double-wishbone independent suspension.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 June 2026

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