How to Use rinse in a Sentence

rinse

1 of 2 verb

• He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
• I rinsed my face in the sink.
• She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
• The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
• He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
• Give the feeder a good scrub with the soapy water and rinse it off.
  — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
• Collect the olive-green fruits from the ground, rinse them and enjoy.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
• Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with fresh water.
  — Sara Franklin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Once the wall is covered use the clean sponge to rinse with water.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
• Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
  — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
• Most guys just rinse their face with water and call it a day.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The treatment is then rinsed out and the hair gets blow-dried again, then straightened to seal it in.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 2 May 2023
• For the rest, rinse, dry well and store in a cool, dry, dark location.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
• Slice onion or, if using leeks, rinse well of any grit and sand, and slice.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
• If the bottom of this feeder gets messy, just flip it over and rinse it off with the yard hose.
  — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
• In the woods, some gasp for air, others rinse their eyes with water.
  — David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
• Once you’re done, hop back in the shower to rinse everything away.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• The wax rinses off the skin easily, so you aren’t left with any sticky residue.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• Buff then rinse the dry skin off for softer, smoother heels.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Aug. 2023
• When no more black comes off, rinse one or more times with clean water.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
• Wet another cloth with plain water and wipe the shoes to rinse.
  — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
• Simply pour the blood into the toilet, then move to the sink and rinse with water, and use a mild soap to wash it.
  — Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
• Spray it with some WD-40, then gently comb and rinse to remove it.
  — Nina Derwin, Redbook, 15 May 2023
• Afterward, run at least two cycles with plain water to rinse away any vinegar residue.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
• Shower after spending time outside to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.
  — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
• Then rinse them off and put them in a cool, dry location.
  — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
• And clubs will do anything to rinse them.
  — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
• Expect to have the leaves tapped along the body before honey is applied and then rinsed with a splash of cold water.
  — Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
• Drink warm water with lemon and honey in the morning, and rinse your mouth with plain water after to protect your teeth from acidic lemon juice.
  — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 Mar. 2026

rinse

2 of 2 noun

• She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
• Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
• Separate the greens from the beets and rinse both well.
  — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023
• The rinse-off mask earned top praise as a GH Seal holder.
  — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
• Chris gives me a quick rinse down and then fills me up with black iced tea.
  — Jonah Bayer, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2022
• Pods and tablets all tend to have grease-fighting agents and/or rinse aid.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2022
• Pour out the water and scrub with a sponge as needed; rinse.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 25 Apr. 2022
• This makeup sponge is easy to clean, and all the residue came out with a few rinses.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
• Give the kiddie pool a good rinse to clear the residual soap.
  — Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
• Remove the plastic wrap, rinse, and gently scrub the spot with a soft cloth.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
• Rub your scalp with a washcloth, and then add a bit more water to rinse.
  — New York Times, 14 June 2022
• Work a small amount of no-rinse shampoo into your hair and brush through with a comb.
  — New York Times, 14 June 2022
• For long-grain white rice, rinse 1 1/2 cups of rice until the water runs clear.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
• Start the cycle up again and add another rinse cycle at the end to get all of the bleach out.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
• For 1 cup of cooked long-grain white rice, rinse 1/3 cup of rice until the water runs clear.
  — Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
• Hand-wash the cheesecloth using a bit of dish soap, rinse well, hang to dry, then store for next time.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
• The only thing this kit doesn't do is massage your scalp during the rinse.
  — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
• This rinse-off masque balances the skin's pH to help achieve a smooth and clear complexion.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 26 Sep. 2022
• To rinse rice, simply put it in a bowl and add about double the amount of water, then swirl it around.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 July 2022
• Its Vivian jeans in black rinse are one of my favorite pairs.
  — Julie Tong, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2022
• Think of it as a gentle rinse, in which a liquid takes the place of a manual tool.
  — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
• Give them a rinse, pat them dry, then spread them out on a dish towel for 20 to 30 minutes.
  — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
• One of the most appealing reasons to shampoo and rinse in the morning?
  — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 16 Nov. 2022
• But a scorching rinse may be making your face even more parched.
  — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 3 Oct. 2023
• To me, at least, that rinse-repeat cycle got a bit old after a while.
  — Andy Meek, BGR, 15 June 2022
• Opt for this medium wash for year-round wear, or emulate Jenner’s recent outfit with the dark rinse.
  — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
• After an hour, scrub the paste off with a sponge and rinse.
  — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
• Be sure to remove the dirt from your planter and give it a good rinse with a garden hose before taking it to the thrift store, says Traxler.
  — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
• After using soda crystals on cookware, wash, rinse, and dry the items as usual.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
• Instead, try adding vinegar to the rinse cycle for a natural softening effect.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026