as in flushing
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 rinsing
According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The best way to clean the interior of your fridge is to remove all shelves and wipe them down thoroughly with soap before rinsing with the hot water.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The best way to clean the interior of your fridge is to remove all shelves and wipe them down thoroughly with soap before rinsing with the hot water.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsing
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Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.
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Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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