How to Use moist in a Sentence

moist

adjective
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  • The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
  • Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
  • The lamb was tender, moist and had a slight gamey taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
  • Keep soil moist and simply snip above the soil line once stems are spent.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
  • Keep the soil evenly moist and water in the absence of rain.
    — Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
  • The warm, moist air has contributed to June's high rainfall totals.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
  • After seeding, keep the planting bed moist with light daily waterings for the first two weeks.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
  • Rapid pulse, dizziness, headache, and cool, moist skin with goosebumps while in the heat are also signs of heat exhaustion.
    — Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
  • The inside is just as good: Enclosed in the moist chocolate cake lies a peanut butter-cream cheese filling.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 May 2024
  • Give them regular water in partial shade or full sun if the soil stays consistently moist.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2024
  • Keep moist but not overly wet spring through early fall then allow to remain on a slightly dry side during cooler months.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2024
  • Treat it as a houseplant, providing bright but indirect light and keeping the soil slightly moist.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024
  • Keeping wounds clean, covered, and moist can reduce or prevent significant scarring.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
  • Fried to order, the piping hot wings deliver moist chicken encased in a crackling exterior that’s sweet and garlicky.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
  • Keep the area moist, but not wet, and wait four to six weeks to plant.
    — Nate Northup, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Choose an area with moist, loamy soil where the vines can spread.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024
  • The water gets into the shells, keeps the meat moist, and helps the meat heat through quickly.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The result is neat to eat but still moist and full of flavor.
    — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Keep the soil slightly moist as the cutting roots, which can take a few weeks.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Pulse a few times until the mixture forms moist clumps.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Put a foil pan in the middle and fill it with hot water to keep your meat moist.
    — Scott Canon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The cornbread, made by Lavine’s wife Ann Lavine, is moist and spicy from chunks of jalapeños and green chiles.
    — Dallas News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The fish should be bright and shiny, with moist, slippery skin and no dry patches.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • These purees act as both a binder while keeping baked goods moist.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The heat warms from the bottom of the wipe stack, and the pillow insert and water reservoir keep the wipes moist.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t be afraid if your dough is more moist or drier than this.
    — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Grass helps keep the soil moist and the mix of plants discourages pest outbreaks.
    — Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024

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