moisturize

verb

Definition of moisturizenext
as in to hydrate

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Recent Examples of moisturize After bath time, the Everyday Lotion aims to help soften and moisturize dry, sensitive skin. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026 Washing your hair once a week can help replenish natural hair oils that moisturize your hair and scalp, without causing excess greasiness. — Carley Millhone, Health, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisturize
  1. hydrate
  2. moisten
  3. humidify
  4. shower
  5. mist
  6. wet
  7. water
  8. drizzle
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  • Below, find the best lipsticks for older women that hydrate, smooth, and plump—plus pro tips for applying them and choosing your shade.
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The second helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, a new attribute to the serum whose primary function has been to brighten and hydrate the skin.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hydrate
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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
  • Drizzle in 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.
    — Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Definition of humidify
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  • Boston hardcore band Haywire celebrated their signing to Roadrunner Records last weekend not just by opening up the pit at Sound and Fury fest, but by showering it with $5,000 in cash.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jennette has accused Debra of monitoring her excessively, performing inappropriate physical exams and continuing to shower her well into her teenage years.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of shower
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  • 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
  • Their firm, greyish leaves need misting every two to three days.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mist
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  • Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • That may mean holding off on filling up a kid's swimming pool or watering your lawn during the day.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Small adjustments to regular garden practices—such as reducing soil disturbance, maintaining mulch, and watering slowly and deeply—can ultimately make all the difference.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of water
Verb
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If desired, drizzle some of the pan sauce over the meat and vegetables and serve.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of drizzle

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