as in damp
slightly or moderately wet
luckily, my new suede shoes are only a bit moist after I accidentally wore them in the rain
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Recent Examples of moist
However, a fruit fly can lay their eggs successfully in any soft, moist, organic material.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Many of the diseases that afflict shrubs, including roses, are caused by fungi that thrive in moist environments.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Any longer than that and the active ingredients in the brine and the au jus packet will make the chicken more mealy than moist.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Many of the diseases that afflict shrubs, including roses, are caused by fungi that thrive in moist environments.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Any longer than that and the active ingredients in the brine and the au jus packet will make the chicken more mealy than moist.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moist
damp
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Clean the Exterior and Reassemble the AC Unit Finally, wipe the exterior top and sides of the unit with a damp cloth.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Most wallpapers should be lightly cleaned with a damp, soapy sponge and then wiped dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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