How to Use moist in a Sentence

moist

adjective
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  • The pork chops were tender and moist.
  • I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
  • The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil.
  • Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
  • She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief.
  • The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions.
  • One of the best times to weed is when the ground is moist to get more of the roots out.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2022
  • If the soil around the plant’s root ball is moist, skip a day, right?
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • The lamb was tender, moist and had a slight gamey taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
  • Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland in the eye and keep the surface moist.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
  • Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Don't use creams and ointments, as warm, moist skin can block pores and make the rash worse, the CDC said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
  • This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Give your vine good support and plant it in rich, moist soil in Zones 5-9.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Pulse a few times until the mixture forms moist clumps.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Place purple basil plants in full sun, and make sure the soil is moist but well-drained.
    — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Make sure the soil is kept moist for the first three weeks after planting.
    — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
  • 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
  • Keep the temperature around 65°F and the plant moist, positioned in direct sunlight.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The 6-quart pot is big enough to make a large soup or stew for the family, and the inside of the lid has ridges that help the pot self-baste meats while cooking, which infuses flavor and keeps food moist and tender.
    — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

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