semimoist

adjective

Definition of semimoistnext
as in moist

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  1. moist
  2. damp
  3. humid
  4. irrigated
  5. aqueous
Adjective
  • That has a stronger impact in ecosystems like Canada’s boreal forests, California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and parts of temperate Europe that evolved under relatively cool, moist conditions.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Water in the early morning and again in the early evening, delivering enough water so that the sod and soil remain moist and cool.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the loosened gum and any soapy residue.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fungus gnats thrive in damp potting soil, laying eggs that develop into larvae feeding on fungi and organic matter.
    — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of damp
Adjective
  • Wednesday is hot and humid with heat indices peaking in the triple digits.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the worst issues were discovered at the Sleep Inn, site visits at the Holiday Inn and Fairfield Inn also revealed water stains, humid laundry facilities and signs of pests.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • The report found that DFW has the best non-irrigated wheat in the state due to rainfall at the right times and the fungal issues in the wheat crops in other parts of the state.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of irrigated
Adjective
  • All of these wheeled explorers found evidence of past aqueous environments.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • In testing, the setup produced a pure aqueous formic acid solution under real sunlight, even as the light intensity changed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Definition of aqueous
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“Semimoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semimoist. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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