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
The advisory covers areas along and south of the Interstate 69, where cold ground and moist air have reduced visibility to between a quarter-mile and a half-mile, according to the NWS.
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Treat as an annual flower providing full sun, a moist soil and fertilizer every three to four weeks.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Keep the soil evenly moist, and water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil is dry.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, thrive in warm, moist environments like dirty bed sheets.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moist
damp
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There’s also a section to store makeup brushes, plus several mesh pockets for lipsticks and smaller items, and a separate waterproof pocket for damp items.—
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Between the post-holiday doldrums, dry January and the cold, damp weather, the beginning of the new year can often feel like a real drag.—
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“Moist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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