HYDRATE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hydrate

verb

Definition of hydrate

as in to moisturize

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Recent Examples of hydrate The dry bits will hydrate and come together as the dough rests. — Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The first chill helps to hydrate the flour and firm up the butter, which will make the dough easier to work with in step 4. — Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 Marathon chief medical and safety officer George Chiampas said runners should hydrate, really focus on nutrition, and plan their pace accordingly. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable. — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrate

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If not, there are non-hormonal options to moisturize and lubricate that contain hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026
The deodorant also gives dry, irritated pits some extra love, with barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil that helps soften and moisturize skin.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of moisturize

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Add to the oil mixture and beat on low speed until the flour is moistened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
In fact, just days earlier, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel had slammed the coastline and dumped rain over the region — although not enough to significantly moisten the bone-dry vegetation.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of moisten

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Unlike other parts of Florida, the aquamarine waters off Destin-Fort Walton Beach lack an abundance of reef and other habitat that encourage a greater diversity and population of marine species.

— Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
As game-changing as Flyknit was, the brand eventually managed to water it down by applying the knitted construction to everything from its performance running shoes to Air Jordans and Air Force 1s.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 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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With all this attention showered onto us voters, one can be forgiven for holding the faint hope that the candidates truly care about our ideas and yearn for our engagement.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The only fans left to make noise were the traveling Laker faithful who showered the road team with cheers at the buzzer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shower

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Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 9-x-3-inch metal baking pan with the butter, then drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil evenly over the bottom; this will ensure that the bread doesn’t stick.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 3 Tbsp.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

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