Thesaurus results for RINSE

rinse

verb

ˈrin(t)s

Definition of rinse

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 Calcium and magnesium react with soap and leave behind a film that is harder to rinse away. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 These non-scratch sponges are safe to use on most surfaces and are easy to rinse clean. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The researchers looked at how the hemp fibers affected moisture management, thermal comfort and tactile properties in both untreated and rinsed denim fabrics. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Canned options can be rinsed to reduce sodium, but fresh and dried options are also available. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse

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The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

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Miami got inside the 20 on its next possession, which was a 16-play drive, but quarterback Malik Willis was flushed out the pocket on the final two plays of that drive, and subsequently sacked.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
After Will McDonald flushed Titans quarterback Cam Ward from the pocket, Bailey chased him down and shoved him out of bounds for a one-yard loss — and sack — during the Jets’ 23-10 victory.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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