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 Let the solution sit for a few minutes, scrub with a brush, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Flush the toilet in the morning to rinse. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 To remove stains and dirt buildup, the brand recommends rinsing with soap and water and hanging it to dry. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse
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  • Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The two studies represent the exact type of research that the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which was flushed and re-filled with political appointees last year, would typically review before making such a recommendation.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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