Synonyms of rinse

rinse

verb

ˈrin(t)s 

as in to wash

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

rinse that shirt immediately, or the paint will set

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wash
• flush
• flood
• irrigate
• wash out
• sluice
• soak
• flow
• inundate
• engulf
• hose
• stream
• swamp
• gush
• saturate
• rush
• splash
• drench
• deluge
• douche
• douse
• slosh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rinse

Gently work the paste over the stain, then rinse and wash the board again. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Afterward, spit the oil into a trash can (to protect your home’s plumbing) and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

The result is hair that feels coated or dull and skin that feels dry or difficult to rinse clean. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

For proper maintenance, rinse it regularly and lift it off the doorstep so both the mat and the surface underneath can dry properly. — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026