Definition of rinsenext
as in to wash
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse rinse that shirt immediately, or the paint will set

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Recent Examples of rinse Some formulas can be left on for a couple of hours up to overnight and rinsed off in the morning. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026 Any obvious surface dirt can be rinsed under cold water before storing but there is no need to wash them thoroughly—and be sure to thoroughly dry the leeks before storing. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026 Plastic containers that contained food can't be recycled unless they are thoroughly rinsed out. Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026 Use a baking soda paste to tackle stuck-on messes, then rinse and dry to avoid streaks. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse
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  • According to Jagaric, this type of underwear is best washed in cool water using a mild detergent.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Women washed raw mining materials, which are often full of toxic metals and, in some cases, mildly radioactive.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
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  • If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • These odors are often exacerbated by high moisture levels from the sinks, showers, tubs, not to mention what gets flushed down our drains.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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