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 Stop Sale on the orange juice, the other oranges got washed and the orange juice machine got washed, rinsed and sanitized. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Cook the pasta until tender, then drain in a colander and rinse in cold water. Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025 Potential Risks and Considerations While an armpit detoxing mask can help rinse away bacteria, using one may also lead to skin reactions. Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Just rinse with water to reveal a squeaky-clean complexion. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rinse
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  • The tables were empty and the bar deserted, the only sign of life the clank and swish of dishes being washed in the back, through the swinging double doors.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Hands and surfaces should be washed after preparing raw meat.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Prisoners tend to use more due to flushing various items and, often, intentionally plugging toilets and overflowing them, according to industry publication Correctional News.
    Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Garbage disposals can flush away food debris on pots and pans in a flash, but anyone who owns one of these devices knows that unpleasant smells are a regular occurrence.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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