moisten
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become moist.
moistened
Example Sentences
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And your throat hitched up against your will and your eyes moistened and when they started with “USA! USA!” you gave up, gave in, and pumped your fist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
In the relatively new carbon dioxide method, developed in the early 1970s, producers use high-pressure CO₂ to extract caffeine from moistened coffee beans.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2024
Mix, scraping the bowl as needed, just until the dough is evenly moistened, 1 to 2 minutes.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
You want enough oil so that all the crumbs will be lightly moistened.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
“Nightshade, perhaps. A few berries only. Leaves, moistened in wine, applied to the temple.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
