How to Use hydrate in a Sentence

hydrate

verb
  • Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
  • The Dutch were trailing 1-0 in the 76th minute when the game went into a timeout for the players to hydrate.
    WSJ, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Keep hydrangeas hydrated with a deep soak once or twice a week to reach the roots.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • These drinks are great ways to hydrate without piling on the cals!
    Nicole Blades, Women's Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The tips: My secret to wearing reds, or any bold shade, is to hydrate the lips well.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • It can even be used as a pre-shampoo treatment to hydrate the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
  • If your dog's fur is smelly and on the dry side, this dog cologne will hydrate their coat and leave them smelling wonderful.
    Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day Magazine, 13 May 2023
  • The extra-large, 64-ounce size keeps kids hydrated all school day long, too.
    Terri Peters, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
  • As for her day-to-day routine, the actress rises early and likes to hydrate first thing.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 13 July 2023
  • Sante Fe is very dry, so make sure to always hydrate your under-eye area.
    Claire Stern, ELLE, 8 Dec. 2022
  • But Take Note The thin, lighter formula may not be strong enough to hydrate super dry skin.
    Tanya Edwards, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Both of these oils contain fatty acids to hydrate the scalp and soften hair.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Dry skin looks dull, so hydrate your face at least once a day with a good moisturizer.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Their largest challenge is often the issue of water, and how to hydrate when on a long-distance run.
    Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Then, to add moisture, apply a cream, mousse, or light-hold gel that will keep your curls hydrated throughout the week.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 May 2023
  • Both these products help by deeply hydrating the skin, along with smoothing fine lines and acting as a primer for the skin.
    ELLE, 10 July 2023
  • Customers with dry skin report that the Oatmeal version of these bombs helps hydrate and soothe their skin.
    Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Make sure to also drink water to keep your body hydrated.
    Jack Byram, Health, 14 July 2023
  • Residents and tourists are all being urged to hydrate and to stay indoors.
    ABC News, 23 July 2023
  • But there’s also niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help strengthen and hydrate skin all day long.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
    Gavin Kaysen, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Expect to hydrate your plant every seven to 10 days, but don’t simply pour on the water.
    Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Apply as directed to help hydrate your skin and fight signs of aging both morning and night.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • With the help of panthenol and hyaluronic acid, this face mask may soften and hydrate dry skin due to transepidermal water loss.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • But this will hydrate and become a nice, beautiful dough.
    New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Eye creams, like your typical face cream, hydrate the skin around the eyes and seal in that moisture to correct and prevent dryness.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Best used on damp hair, the curler provides big, bouncy curls in four to eight hours—and its silky material keeps hair hydrated all the while.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
  • This will instantly hydrate the area, and prepare the skin for the remaining products.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • All three are designed to hydrate with aloe vera and castor oil to help boost volume while fighting frizz.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • While the batter is resting, any streaks of flour and all those lovely lumps will hydrate, creating a thick batter.
    Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023

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