HYDRATE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hydrate

verb

Definition of hydrate

as in to moisturize

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Recent Examples of hydrate Take a minute to hydrate and keep reading for essential Peachtree details, heat safety tips — and where to get free beer at the end of the race. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Addo and Zabaleta mentioned the importance of the players’ health and need to hydrate. — Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 In Paris, signage exhorts Métro riders to hydrate regularly, stay attentive to those who are most vulnerable, et cetera. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Unlike some ingredients that have a singular focus—like hyaluronic acid to hydrate, for example—peptides contain multitudes. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrate

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Its hydrating ingredients are designed to release slowly to moisturize all night and leave your skin soft in the morning.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
My vanity—okay, my entire apartment—is littered with skin care products to help soften, smooth, nourish, and otherwise moisturize my face.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Definition of moisturize

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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Definition of moisten

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In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Water Right Plants grown in hanging baskets may need to be watered daily or even more often during extreme heat.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of water

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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.

— Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.

— Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of humidify

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Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of wet

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Emmy voters showered stars with attention Wednesday morning, and not just in the acting categories.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
The company added toolboxes for shelter managers because mobility devices and shower chairs arrived in flat boxes that required assembly.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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