as in to moisturize
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Recent Examples of hydrate
Today, Aquablu’s technology and wellness are reshaping how people hydrate at work and beyond.
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William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Alfano recommends aiming for roughly half your body weight in ounces of water daily, adjusting based on activity level and environment, and notes that hydrating foods can further reinforce skin plumpness during low-humidity months.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Ingredients like jojoba oil, which closely mimics the scalp’s natural sebum, as well as argan oil, sunflower seed oil, and rosemary, can help hydrate while supporting healthy blood circulation.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Check soil moisture before the first frost and give the roots a good soaking to hydrate the shrubs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Alfano recommends aiming for roughly half your body weight in ounces of water daily, adjusting based on activity level and environment, and notes that hydrating foods can further reinforce skin plumpness during low-humidity months.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Ingredients like jojoba oil, which closely mimics the scalp’s natural sebum, as well as argan oil, sunflower seed oil, and rosemary, can help hydrate while supporting healthy blood circulation.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Check soil moisture before the first frost and give the roots a good soaking to hydrate the shrubs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrate
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Cornflower extract and castor oil soothe and moisturize lids and lashes, while silky silicones help obliterate stubborn makeup.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As its name suggests, the body care pick is formulated to deeply moisturize your skin for all-day softness.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Drop handfuls evenly over the top of the compost pile, moisten with water, and mix it in with a rake or shovel.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
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Use a fork to stir just until moistened.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Level the soil with a rake, and then mist the bed well with a garden hose to settle the soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Meredith Bethune,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Variation Rather than flaking the salmon into the noodles, serve the fish on top of the pasta and spinach, then drizzle with the sour-cream mixture.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fill cabbage leaves with a mixture of meat, pork, and rice, and then drizzle with a Creole sauce for an extra kick.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrate. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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