verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
lip
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She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue and his sudden tension told her she was right.
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I would calm my rage, moisten my dry lips , force his return if only by the strength of my desire.
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She moistened her lips , feeling the raised and tender flesh where her teeth had bitten through.
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If he or she has difficulty in speaking, moistening the tongue and lips can be helpful.
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She didn't feel him bathe her forehead or moisten her lips from time to time.
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Swallowing, she moistened her lips .
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His mouth closed to moisten suddenly dry lips .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Add just enough water to moisten the cake mixture without making it too watery.
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Tom paused and moistened his lips.
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When the clay becomes dry, moisten it lightly before you continue to shape it.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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I pulled it off gently, so as not to wake him, moistened a handkerchief with cologne and wiped his forehead.
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I would calm my rage, moisten my dry lips, force his return if only by the strength of my desire.
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If you find your throat is dry and you need some water just take a few sips to moisten your mouth.
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Mound the moistened couscous on a serving platter and form a large well in the center.
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She moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue and his sudden tension told her she was right.
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She put the end in her mouth and moistened it to a point.
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Tom picked up a brush and moistened it in the turpentine cup.
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You may have to add an additional tablespoon of water to moisten the dough.