HUMIDIFYING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

humidifying

verb

present participle of humidify

as in moistening

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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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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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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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The swingarm geometry has been revised, and there is a new linkage system that has improved damping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Armed with this insight, Cohen then needed to find a way to create just the right version of this flexible object to produce a proper damping function.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of damping

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She was tasked with balancing inflation control against the risk of rate hikes dampening economic recovery.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
But both parties have violated the terms of the deal throughout the two-month period, dampening hopes that the tenuous truce would lead to a more concrete agreement to end the conflict.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dampening

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The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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