HYDRATING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hydrating

verb

present participle of hydrate

as in moisturizing

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The next several days will see a cooling and moistening trend in both the Bay Area and Central Coast; temperatures are expected to be well below seasonal averages.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of moistening

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For the new paper, which gathered data from more than 500 volunteers, subjects were asked to wear the device for at least 22 hours for anywhere between three to 30 days, only to take it off for activities such as showering and going to the bathroom.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
China has approved a slew of brain-computer interface devices this year, showering domestic startups with state subsidies in a bid to compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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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 wetting

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Even in the West, which is in the middle of a historic megadrought, more water is used every year watering lawns.

— Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Elworthy suggests watering twice per week, making sure the lawn gets a half inch per irrigation session.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of watering

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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
Their firm, greyish leaves need misting every two to three days.

— Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of misting

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