as in damp
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry
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Recent Examples of humid
If a forecast calls for a hot and humid stretch, a superintendent can use the information to schedule enough help to avoid paying overtime.
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of it in baseball, as pitchers and hitters alike search for ways to grip the ball, especially in particularly cold or humid conditions.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Though the fungus has been found in some high-altitude, humid areas of the Canary Islands, that variant is not the most damaging type.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
An area of low pressure over the southwest region of the United States collided with humid air flowing north on Friday, fueling a destructive weather front and sparking winds, thunderstorms, hail, dust and wildfires as the front headed east across several U.S. states.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of it in baseball, as pitchers and hitters alike search for ways to grip the ball, especially in particularly cold or humid conditions.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Though the fungus has been found in some high-altitude, humid areas of the Canary Islands, that variant is not the most damaging type.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
An area of low pressure over the southwest region of the United States collided with humid air flowing north on Friday, fueling a destructive weather front and sparking winds, thunderstorms, hail, dust and wildfires as the front headed east across several U.S. states.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humid
Adjective
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For leather, remove the laces and soak them in warm water with baking soda, while wiping down the shoes’ exterior with a damp or soapy cloth.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Damp rated: Ceiling fans labeled as damp rated can be installed inside or outside, as they are designed to withstand spaces with some moisture—like covered patios.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Expand All Sergio Pino’s attorney and family members appeared somber as they were relegated behind police tape along with reporters and TV crews on a muggy morning in Coral Gables as the FBI raided the prominent developer’s house on Tuesday.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The sleeping area was muggy and the migrants did not have blankets.—
Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humid. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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