HUMIDIFY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

humidify

verb

Definition of humidify

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

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As with tarping, mow ragweed plants down first, moisten the soil with your hose, anchor the plastic sheeting over the soil with rocks or landscape staples, and leave the sheeting in place for 4 to 6 weeks during hot weather.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisten

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Prior to donating, the Red Cross advises donors to get a good night’s rest, eat a full meal of iron-rich foods like eggs, meat and spinach, and hydrate with 16 ounces of extra water.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Formulated with antioxidant vitamin E to help defend against surface free radicals, this product locks in moisture to hydrate the skin without leaving a greasy residue and dries completely matte upon application.

— Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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Its blend of shea butter, shea oil, glycerin, and a mix of oils and butters is enough to moisturize even very dry skin.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Rōz’s Evergreen Style Cream pairs glycerin, sunflower oil, and shea butter to moisturize and soften with carnauba wax and styling polymers for flexible definition that still lets hair move.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisturize

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With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The best formulas can be worked into damp hair before a blowout, misted onto dry hair to extend your style, or used to add texture and bounce as your hair air-dries.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

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This helps the roots start growing but doesn’t make the bulbs damp enough to rot.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
The chassis features a unique rear hinge that splits slightly upon impact, helping to damp street vibrations and preventing the scooter from bottoming out on minor debris.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of damp

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Water Thoroughly This is the one time that light watering rather than watering a lawn deeply is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, the movement of ships from China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) – a law enforcement rather than military organization – to Pacific waters east of Taiwan was noted by analysts and Chinese state media.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of water

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The new rules mandated that referees stop play for a ten-minute hydration break that allows players to drink fluids, change clothes, or shower in their locker room.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Storms continue to shower throughout Thursday with a 40% chance of rain increasing to 70% overnight.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

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